Ukraine reports strikes on Russian military assets and energy infrastructure
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Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) struck 16 Russian military targets using drones. Among them were sites hosting Iskander operational-tactical missile systems, air defense assets, and an oil refinery in Tuapse (Russia), according to the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, on Telegram.
According to the commander, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck two locations where Iskander operational-tactical missile systems were deployed in the settlements of Mizhhiria and Kurortne in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea.
He emphasized that the strikes were carried out by pilots of the 9th Battalion Kairos of the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Ptahy Madyara.
In addition, the following targets were hit:
- An Osa-AK surface-to-air missile system in Vodyane, Donetsk region;
- A Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun system in Crimea;
- Fuel depots in Oktyabrske and Hlybokyi Yar in Crimea;
- A Buk-M1 air defense system in Batahivka, Zaporizhzhia region;
- An ammunition depot of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Mizhhiria, Crimea;
- A workshop and drone storage facility Rubikon in Hirne, Donetsk region.
Separately, it is noted that units of the Unmanned Systems Forces also participated in a strike on the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
"Madyar" added that details of the operation are expected to be released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the night of April 16, drones attacked the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia, causing at least two fuel tanks to catch fire at the facility.
Local authorities confirmed the strike, while eyewitnesses shared videos showing a large fire and explosions that could not be brought under control until morning.
In addition to the refinery site, drone debris was reported near the seaport.
