Russia strikes Ukraine defense industry, claims heavy losses
The Russian Ministry of Defense has released its daily report, claiming a massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian defense industry facilities involved in producing cruise missiles and UAVs, as well as the country's energy sector. The report states the objectives were achieved and all designated targets were hit, with additional strikes destroying 20 ammunition depots, a container terminal, and armored vehicle parking areas. Russian forces also claimed to have shot down five guided aerial bombs and inflicted heavy personnel and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces over the previous day.
New details specify the cities of Dnipro, Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv were targeted, with strikes hitting factories, power plants, and strategic ports.
The Russian MoD report provides specific claimed losses for Ukrainian forces from the previous day and details on the targets of the massive strike, including the destruction of 20 ammunition depots and a container terminal.