Ukrainian forces struck multiple targets in Russia causing fires and damage to infrastructure (a clear shift in cross-border operations)
Bogomaz reported that Ukrainian drones hit Bryansk region where fires broke-out at production sites. The attack involved 14 drones which targeted oil-related facilities; however the nearby Druzhba pipeline wasnt affected. Kazakhstanʼs oil shipments – about 130000 tons planned for this month – continue without issues
The strike on Taganrog port damaged industrial buildings and affected local infrastructure. Svetlana Kambulova stated that heating got cut off in 27 apartment-blocks due to boiler-room damage: this impacted many local residents
Last month Ukraine used US-made ATACMS missiles for cross-border operations. Since then Russia claims it shot down at least 15 of these weapons. The attacks come as part of wider military developments in the two-and-half-year long conflict that started when Russia moved its troops into Ukraine
- Oil depot fires reported by local media
- Multiple cars damaged at port area
- Heating systems affected in residential zones
- Pipeline operations remain stable
The war moves into what experts call its most complex phase – with Russian forces showing increased activity while Western countries re-think their support strategies