Between 31 August and 6 September, Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck a number of important military and infrastructure targets on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Among the main targets were oil-refining facilities. A refinery in Ryazan, Ryazan Oblast, was hit, as was the NOVATEK Ust-Luga complex in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, which processes and transships gas condensate.
The General Staff notes that these sites are part of the infrastructure that supports the needs of Russian forces.
Ukrainian troops also struck systems that enable Russian forces to operate in the airspace and to employ missiles, drones and guided aerial bombs.
In particular, Kasta radar stations and other radars, a command-and-staff vehicle from an S-400 Triumf air defence missile system, a Krasukha-4 mobile electronic warfare system, other EW systems, communications hubs, relay stations and technical intelligence assets were hit.
Separately, the Defence Forces targeted facilities linked to Russia’s use of attack drones. Storage, preparation and launch sites for UAVs were hit, including in Donetsk, Hvardiiske and Millerovo.
In addition, Ukrainian forces destroyed depots holding drones, ammunition, materiel and fuel and lubricants.
According to the General Staff, the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter has also been confirmed. A BK-16 landing craft and a number of other military targets were hit.
The General Staff stressed that these strikes are part of the Defence Forces of Ukraine’s systematic effort to reduce Russia’s ability to produce fuel, supply its troops, conduct reconnaissance, exercise command and control, and deploy strike capabilities.
“Our goal remains unchanged: to defend Ukraine and create conditions under which Russia will be forced to end its aggression,” the General Staff said.