Ukraine strikes Russian MiG-29, electronic warfare systems and military depots
Ukrainian soldier (photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian forces struck Russian military facilities in rear areas, in the temporarily occupied territories, and in Russia. Russian aircraft, electronic warfare systems, and depots were targeted, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Throughout August 24 and during the night of August 25, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of important military targets of the Russian forces. In particular, successful strikes were carried out against the following targets:
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In Luhansk, the specialized Peresvet-M electronic warfare system was hit;
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In Myrne, Crimea, a Starlink satellite communications jamming station was destroyed;
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In Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region, an enemy fuel, lubricants, and ammunition depot was hit;
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In Prymorsk, Zaporizhzhia region, logistics warehouses belonging to a Russian unit were struck.
In addition, analysis of the data confirmed a successful strike on Russian aircraft inside Russia. In particular, on August 24, a MiG-29 fighter jet was damaged at the Millerovo military airfield in the Rostov region.
The extent of the damage inflicted on the Russian forces is currently being assessed.
During the night, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Russian oil and gas industry facilities. In particular, the Afipsky oil refinery and the Astrakhan gas processing plant were targeted.
In addition, a large-scale fire broke out today at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex, which is currently under construction.
