In a major offensive operation on June 21, Ukraine’s military launched an extensive drone attack against Russian oil refineries, radar stations, and military targets, aiming to significantly disrupt Russia’s military capabilities and fuel supply. The coordinated strikes targeted key infrastructure in regions such as Krasnodar, Astrakhan, Bryansk, and occupied Crimea, resulting in a series of explosions and fires. The attacks were confirmed by the Ukrainian military, which stated that the operation was conducted in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense systems shot down 114 out of 117 drones involved in the overnight assault. Damage was reported across several regions, including the destruction of four oil refinaries, radar stations, and drone storage facilities. In addition to the strikes on infrastructure, Ukraine’s Armed Forces also targeted a training center in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, which Russia used to launch drone attacks against Ukraine, destroying a warehouse storing Iranian drones.The Ukrainian military’s use of drones to attack Russian targets, including oil refineries and transportation infrastructure, is part of their strategic efforts to hinder Russia’s war efforts. These strikes have caused casualties and significant damage to Russian infrastructure, marking an intensification of Ukraine’s military response amidst ongoing hostilities with Russia.
Key points
- Ukraine’s military confirmed drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets, disrupting Russia’s military capabilities.
- Russian air defense systems claimed to have shot down 114 of 117 Ukrainian drones, with civilian casualties and infrastructure damage reported.
- The attacks targeted four key oil refineries, radar stations, and drone storage facilities in various Russian regions.
