A Ukrainian drone successfully struck a significant arms depot in Russia, as reported by the Ukrainian military on Wednesday. This incident follows a recent drone attack on a major Russian armory three weeks earlier and another strike on a crucial oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea just three days prior.
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The attack, which took place on Tuesday night, targeted an arsenal located in Russia’s Bryansk border region. This site housed missiles and artillery munitions, including some supplied by North Korea, according to a statement from Ukraine’s General Staff.
The depot also contained powerful glide bombs known for wreaking havoc in civilian areas of Ukraine and for penetrating Ukrainian army defenses. Notably, some ammunition was stored outdoors at the arsenal, situated about 115 kilometers (70 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
The statement emphasized that targeting such arsenals creates significant logistical challenges for the Russian military, thereby diminishing its offensive capabilities.
As the conflict approaches its 1,000-day milestone next month, Russia is expending vast quantities of ammunition to maintain its artillery advantage on the battlefield. Its methodical advance into Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region is stretching Ukraine’s resources, particularly as some key Western allies are preoccupied with domestic issues and conflicts in the Middle East.
In response, Ukraine is ramping up its own arms production, focusing particularly on drone technology. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted this initiative in a video address on Tuesday, stating, “Among the key areas identified are drones for our army, and this should be a supply that not only constantly increases in volume but also evolves and develops in line with the demands of war.”
Meanwhile, the Russian military has also enhanced its drone capabilities and expanded their operational use. On Tuesday, Russian drones targeted Ukraine’s southern Odesa region for the third consecutive night, injuring five individuals, according to regional Governor Oleh Kiper.
Despite these attacks, Ukraine’s air defenses have demonstrated resilience against drone strikes. The Ukrainian air force reported shooting down 21 out of 22 Russian drones launched over three Ukrainian regions on Wednesday.