Ukraine strikes Russian military and oil sites in Oryol, Rostov, Leningrad regions
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Ukrainian forces struck several Russian military and energy facilities overnight on August 30, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Targets included drone storage and launch sites in Oryol and Rostov regions, a military airfield in Yeysk, Black Sea facilities, and an oil refinery in Leningrad region. Zelensky said the operations aim to reduce Russia's war resources and called on partners to strengthen sanctions on Russian military infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian forces struck drone storage, preparation, and launch sites in Oryol and Rostov regions overnight on August 30.
- A military airfield in Yeysk, Black Sea facilities, and an oil refinery in Leningrad region were also targeted.
- President Zelensky said the operations aim to reduce Russia's war resources and called for stronger sanctions on Russian military infrastructure.
- Zelensky also reported long-range strikes on facilities in Bashkortostan and Arkhangelsk regions earlier this week.
Targets and Locations
The overnight strikes hit drone storage, preparation, and launch sites in Oryol and Rostov regions. A military airfield in Yeysk and facilities in the Black Sea were also struck. An oil refinery in Leningrad region was among the energy targets. Earlier this week, long-range strikes hit facilities in Bashkortostan and Arkhangelsk regions.
Stated Purpose and Appeal
President Zelensky said the operations aim to reduce Russia's war resources. He called on partner states to strengthen sanctions on Russian military infrastructure.
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Ukraine strikes Russian military and oil sites in Oryol, Rostov, Leningrad regions
