On July 22, 2024, Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack on Russian territory, targeting strategic locations including the Tuapse oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 75 drones across multiple regions, including 47 over Rostov Oblast, 8 over Krasnodar Krai, and 17 over the Black and Azov Seas. The attack on the Tuapse refinery resulted in a fire, which was extinguished by 31 units of equipment and 91 firefighters.Simultaneously, intense fighting continued in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military reportedly used HIMARS rocket systems to attack the Kievsky district of Donetsk, resulting in civilian casualties. According to local authorities, one person was killed and four were injured in Donetsk, with additional damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.Russian forces claimed to have conducted extensive operations across multiple fronts. The Russian military reported striking Ukrainian troops and equipment in 113 areas over the past day, allegedly inflicting significant casualties and destroying various military assets. However, these claims could not be independently verified.Ukrainian forces also reported repelling numerous Russian attacks. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that as of 16:00 on July 22, there were 93 combat engagements, with Ukrainian forces defending against Russian attacks on various fronts including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, and Lymansk.The escalation in drone warfare and the continued intense fighting in eastern Ukraine highlight the ongoing volatility of the conflict, with both sides employing increasingly sophisticated tactics and weaponry.
Key points
- Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russian territory, targeting strategic locations including an oil refinery.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 75 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions.
- Ukrainian forces used HIMARS systems to attack Donetsk, resulting in civilian casualties.
- Intense fighting continued in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting numerous attacks and counterattacks.
Contradictionsđź‘ľWhile Russian sources claim to have intercepted all 75 drones, there are reports of a fire at the Tuapse oil refinery caused by drone debris, suggesting that at least some drones may have reached their targets.
