Russia claims to continue striking Ukrainian ports and maritime vessels; Ukraine claims to target two important Russian sites.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 21st that the Russian military continued to strike ports and maritime vessels used for the benefit of the Ukrainian armed forces. The report stated that Russian drones targeted military warehouses in Leni Port; struck a Ukrainian Navy patrol boat in Chernomorsk; and attacked port infrastructure used for storing military supplies in the Southern Port. In addition, the Russian military has taken control of a settlement in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media on the 21st that the Ukrainian military launched long-range strikes early that day, hitting two important Russian targets: an oil refinery and a military airport. The Ukrainian side also reported achieving results along the front lines in the Black Sea, but did not disclose specific targets or damage assessments. (CCTV reporters Wang Xinjun and Dong Wei)
Russian forces continued airstrikes on Ukrainian ports and naval vessels on the 21st, targeting military warehouses and a naval patrol boat. In response, Ukrainian forces launched long-range strikes on two significant Russian targets, including an oil refinery and a military airport. Additionally, Russian troops secured a residential area in the Donetsk region.
- Russian forces struck military warehouses and a naval patrol boat in Ukrainian ports.
- Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes on a Russian oil refinery and military airport.
- Russian forces gained control of a residential area in Donetsk region.