Russian Military Responds with Seven Strikes Against Ukraine Following Intense Assaults on Russian Regions
Russian military hits Ukrainian military targets following Kyiv's drone and missile attacks
In a response to Ukraine's attacks, using drones and guided missiles on Russian civilian targets, Russian forces performed numerous strikes on the Ukrainian military from May 24 to May 30. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense in their daily briefing about the ongoing special operation.
Here's the breakdown:
- Precision weapons and drones: The Russian military targeted Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, military airbase infrastructure, centers for radio technical reconnaissance, and satellite communications. No specific details were provided on these strikes.
- American Patriot air defense system, special forces, and aviation center: The Center for special forces and aviation of the SBU was struck, along with the positions of the American Patriot air defense system.
- Combat and unmanned boats, HIMARS, ammunition depots, and strike drones: The locations of combat and unmanned boats, the shelter of the US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, ammunition depots, production, and storage facilities for strike drones, were also targeted.
- Temporary deployment points: Lastly, Russian forces targeted temporary deployment points of Ukrainian military and foreign mercenaries.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that all designated military targets of Kyiv have been hit.
RecentEvents:- On June 2, Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Russian military targets, resulting in substantial losses for Russia.- Between May 24 and 30, Ukraine has called for a 30-day ceasefire for peace negotiations. Russia has refused this request, leading to continued tensions.
OngoingTensions:- In regions bordering Ukraine, Russian authorities reported the collapse of two railway bridges and the derailment of two trains, which they attributed to "explosions." At least seven people were killed in these incidents.- Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have resumed in Istanbul. Ukraine is emphasizing the need for pressure on Russia through sanctions, military actions, and diplomacy to bring Russia back to the negotiating table.
- As the Russian military carries out attacks on Ukrainian military targets following Kyiv's drone and missile attacks, the general news now covers escalating war-and-conflicts in politics with reports of strikes on defense industry enterprises, military airbase infrastructure, centers for radio technical reconnaissance, and satellite communications.
- The ongoing special operation's updates also include the use of precision weapons and drones, targeting the Center for special forces and aviation of the SBU, the positions of the American Patriot air defense system, and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian military and foreign mercenaries, as well as the locations of combat and unmanned boats, the shelter of the US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, ammunition depots, production, and storage facilities for strike drones.