Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Sites, Dealing Major Blow to Military Capabilities
Ukrainian forces, led by General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, launched a series of coordinated overnight strikes, targeting key Russian military and industrial sites. The attacks, which took place on the night of 17th April, caused significant damage and disruption.
The offensive began with a strike on a Buyan-M class small missile ship near Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia. The vessel sustained substantial damage, marking a significant blow to Russia's naval capabilities in the region.
In the Leningrad region, the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery in Kirishi was hit. Explosions and fires were reported at the facility, which has an annual processing capacity of around 18.4 million tons of crude oil. This strike is expected to disrupt Russia's oil prices and export capabilities.
The Ukrainian forces also targeted the command post of Russia's 8th Army in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. The strike is likely to have a significant impact on Russia's military operations in the area.
In Russia's Kursk region, a Garmon radar complex and a transport-loading vehicle from the Iskander missile system were successfully struck. These targets are crucial for Russia's missile systems and air defence capabilities.
The overnight strikes by Ukrainian forces, led by General Zaluzhnyi, have dealt a significant blow to Russia's military and industrial capabilities. The attacks, which targeted high-value assets, are likely to have a lasting impact on Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has demonstrated its ability to strike deep into Russian territory, highlighting the growing threat it poses to Russian forces in the regions.
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