Ukraine Turns Crimea into Zone of Constant Losses After Air Defense Strikes
On June 24, Ukrainian forces launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russian air defense systems and military infrastructure in occupied Crimea, as well as strategic industrial facilities in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast. These operations, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine and Special Operations Forces, damaged aircraft hangars at Saky military airfield and crippled components of S-400 and Pantsir-S1 air defense systems near Kerch. Additionally, Ukraine struck the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and the Orenburg Helium Plant, significant industrial sites in Russia, disrupting key resources and technologies. These coordinated strikes underscore Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to degrade Russia’s military capabilities and control over occupied territories.
John Q. Hosedrinker