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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian energy and aviation infrastructure
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes against Russian infrastructure to diminish Moscow's economic and military capabilities. Recent operations successfully targeted the Saratov refinery, a major crude processing facility in the Volga region with an annual capacity of approximately seven million tons, causing fires. Additionally, Ukrainian forces struck the Engels airfield, a critical base for Russian strategic aviation that houses Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers, and a fuel depot in the Kaluga region.
On the opposing side, Russian long-range drone attacks have caused significant damage across Ukrainian regions, including Odesa, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone strike killed two people and caused fires and power outages.
Experts warn that Russian strikes on Ukrainian industrial hubs, such as the ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog steel plant, are creating a systemic crisis for Ukraine's military industry by disrupting the supply of raw materials for armored vehicles and artillery. Meanwhile, Russia continues to target Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea to intercept the transport of military supplies.
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ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog · Russia · Ukraine · Yurii Pohrybnyi · Zelenskyy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russian long-range drone attacks caused damage in Odesa, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia. www.guerradeucrania.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The disruption of ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog could impact the supply of raw materials for Ukrainian military vehicles and artillery. noticiaslatam.lat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A drone attack targeted a fuel and lubricant depot in Liudynovsk, Kaluga region. almomento.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A drone strike in Zaporizhzhia resulted in the deaths of a 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman. www.guerradeucrania.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian drones targeted the Saratov refinery, a major crude processing plant in the Volga region. almomento.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ukrainian General Staff stated that drone attacks aim to reduce Russia's economic and military potential. almomento.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A drone strike hit the Engels airfield, a key base for Russian strategic aviation housing Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers. almomento.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian Ministry of Defense stated its forces target infrastructure to reduce Ukraine's military and economic potential. noticiaslatam.lat