Russia claims control of a settlement, Ukraine claims to have attacked a Russian oil refinery.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 16th that over the past day, the Russian military continued to strike at energy and transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military, as well as targets related to the assembly, storage, and launch of long-range drones. The Russian air defense systems shot down 12 precision-guided aerial bombs, 2 "Flamingo" missiles, and 491 fixed-wing drones. In addition, the Russian military took control of a settlement in the Donetsk region.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the 16th that there were 228 combat incidents in the frontline areas over the past day. The Ukrainian military shot down 2062 Russian drones. The report also stated that on the same day, the Ukrainian military launched long-range strikes against Russian targets, including the Moscow Oil Refinery and the Tula Instrument Design Bureau.
Russian forces continued airstrikes on Ukrainian energy and transportation infrastructure, while also claiming control of a settlement in Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian forces reported 228 combat incidents and shot down 2062 Russian drones. Additionally, they launched long-range strikes on Russian targets, including oil facilities in Moscow and Tula.
- Russian forces controlled a settlement in Donetsk Oblast.
- Ukrainian forces reported 228 combat incidents in frontline areas.
- Ukrainian forces shot down 2062 Russian drones.
- Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple aerial threats.
- Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities.