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Ukraine strikes Russian assault boat, radar and ammo depot in coordinated attacks

Ukraine strikes Russian assault boat, radar and ammo depot in coordinated attacks Illustrative photo: Ukraine’s Defense Forces strike multiple Russian targets (Getty Images)

Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out strikes on several key Russian military facilities in temporarily occupied territories, hitting equipment, communications systems, and enemy logistics infrastructure. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that, on February 12, near Novozerne in temporarily occupied Crimea, Ukrainian forces struck a BK-16 transport and landing assault boat.

On the same day, near Hvardiiske, they hit a Russian RSP-10 radar station.

Russian BK-16 assault boat

The BK-16 is a Russian high-speed transport and landing craft designed to deliver naval infantry and conduct special operations. Developed by the Kalashnikov Concern, it can carry up to 19 troops, including crew.

The vessel can be equipped with machine guns, grenade launchers, and other light weapons, allowing it to support landing operations and operate in combat conditions at sea and along coastlines. Its maximum speed exceeds 40 knots (over 70 km/h).

Strike on communications hub and ammunition depot

Also on February 12, near Prymorsk in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian military communications hub.

In addition, on February 13, near Novoekonomichne in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, an ammunition depot was hit.

Enemy losses and the extent of the damage are currently being уточнені (being clarified).

Other recent strikes

On February 12, Ukrainian forces also launched strikes on key military facilities inside Russia, including an arsenal in Kotluban, Volgograd region, and a missile plant in Michurinsk.

Earlier, on the night of February 11, Ukraine struck the Volgograd oil refinery and additional military sites in occupied territories.

Prior to that, Ukrainian forces targeted enemy military infrastructure both in occupied territories and deep inside Russia, including a drone command post belonging to the Rubikon center.