Russia claims large-scale strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and energy complex facilities
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 16th that in response to the Ukrainian military's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities within Russian territory, the Russian military conducted large-scale strikes in the past 24 hours using land-based, air-based, and sea-based long-range precision weapons and attack drones against facilities in the Ukrainian defense industrial complex used for the production of cruise missiles and medium- to long-range drones, as well as fuel and energy complex facilities serving the Ukrainian military.
Additionally, the Russian military struck a total of 154 areas, including container terminals, armored equipment parking lots, ground robotic system testing sites, and temporary deployment points for the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries. The Russian air defense system shot down 5 guided aerial bombs and 270 fixed-wing drones. The Ukrainian military suffered approximately 1,055 casualties across various operational directions. (Reporter: Hao Wei, CCTV)
The Russian Armed Forces conducted large-scale airstrikes on Ukrainian defense and energy facilities in response to recent Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Over the past 24 hours, 154 areas were targeted, resulting in significant Ukrainian military casualties estimated at around 1055 personnel. Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats during these operations.
- Russian military launched strikes in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- 154 areas were targeted, including defense industrial complexes and energy facilities.
- Ukrainian military reportedly suffered approximately 1055 personnel losses.
- Russian air defense systems intercepted 5 guided bombs and 270 fixed-wing drones.