Overnight on January 21st, Ukrainian forces launched a series of attacks targeting key Russian infrastructure. These strikes included the Liskinskaya oil depot (hit for a second time in a week), the Smolensk Aviation Plant, and a Russian command post in Donetsk Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones, while Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed successful strikes, causing fires and explosions at targeted locations. These actions underscore Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia’s war effort through long-range drone attacks.
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Russia reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone and missile attack involving U.S. and UK-supplied weaponry, targeting multiple locations including the Bryansk and Saratov regions. Moscow claimed to have intercepted all missiles and drones, vowing retaliation for what it deemed an escalation supported by Western powers. The attack caused damage to industrial sites and prompted flight restrictions in several Russian regions. A Ukrainian source claimed responsibility, targeting an airbase and other key facilities.
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Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a drone strike on the Taneco oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, a facility crucial for supplying the Russian military. This attack, the second on the refinery in less than a year, resulted in a reported fire, though Russian authorities denied this, attributing the visible flames to routine operations. The refinery boasts a significant refining capacity exceeding 16 million tons annually. Ukrainian officials claim such strikes hinder Russia’s war effort by disrupting fuel supplies.
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A water-dropping “super scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Southern California was struck and damaged by a civilian drone, resulting in the aircraft’s grounding. The drone caused a significant hole in the plane’s wing, though the aircraft landed safely. The FAA is investigating the incident, noting that interfering with firefighting efforts is a federal crime punishable by fines and imprisonment. The agency emphasizes that unauthorized drone flights within temporary flight restrictions are illegal.
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A North Korean offensive toward Kruglenke, utilizing a narrow forest corridor, was decisively repelled by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian drone strikes and automatic grenade launchers inflicted heavy casualties on the densely packed North Korean troops. Despite suffering significant losses, North Korean forces persist in their attacks on Kruglenkoe, viewing it as the only remaining feasible avenue for achieving any offensive gains. The village’s buildings offer much-needed cover from Ukrainian fire, making it a crucial objective. This continued assault, however, is proving exceptionally costly for the North Koreans.
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Ukraine reports a successful strike on a key Russian drone depot in the Oryol region, dealing a significant blow to Russia’s ability to launch mass drone attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure. This targeted operation, carried out by the Ukrainian air force, reportedly destroyed a depot responsible for the storage, maintenance, and repair of Shahed kamikaze drones. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, highlights a growing capability within the Ukrainian military to proactively disrupt Russia’s drone warfare strategy.
The Ukrainian military statement emphasized the strategic importance of this strike, declaring that the destruction of the depot “significantly reduced the enemy’s potential in terms of conducting air raids of strike drones on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.”… Continue reading
A coordinated Ukrainian Navy and SBU operation struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast on December 19th, utilizing drones and missiles. The refinery, crucial to the region’s fuel production, suffered significant damage and fire, impacting its catalytic cracking unit. Russian authorities confirmed explosions and a fire, while Ukrainian sources claimed the attack disrupted a significant portion of the refinery’s output. This attack follows previous Ukrainian strikes targeting the same facility and other Russian oil infrastructure.
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Overnight, a drone attack targeted a Russian military manufacturing plant in Izhevsk, injuring one and causing minor damage, according to both Russian and Ukrainian officials. The facility, identified as the Kupol defense plant, produces components for the Tor air defense system, among other military equipment. This attack comes as Moscow launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and military production facilities. Ukraine claims to have intercepted a significant portion of the incoming missiles and drones.
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Ukrainian drones have successfully struck an ammunition depot in the Tula region of Russia, according to reports. This latest attack is part of a growing campaign by Kyiv to target key Russian military sites deep within Russia using drones, aiming to cripple Moscow’s military machine. While Russia claims to have shot down 50 Ukrainian drones across several regions, including Tula, Ukrainian sources insist that the attack on the Aleksinsky Chemical Plant was successful, citing disruptions to operations and visible smoke from the site. These drone strikes come in response to Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting the escalating nature of the conflict.
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Russian General Pavel Klimenko, commander of the 5th Donetsk Motorized Rifle Brigade, died in a drone strike in Ukraine on November 7th. Known for his alleged brutality, Klimenko was accused of establishing torture camps for his own soldiers in occupied Donetsk, forcing them to hand over their salaries for front-line reassignment and using torture to coerce injured soldiers into combat. This incident marks the eighth confirmed death of a Russian general in the war against Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing toll the conflict takes on military leadership.
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