Russian military claims to have controlled 10 settlements within a week

Source: Global Times
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 29th that in the past week, the Russian military carried out 1 large-scale strike and 5 cluster strikes, targeting Ukrainian military enterprises, energy and transportation port facilities, air force bases, drone assembly, storage, and launch sites, among others. The Russian military has controlled a total of 10 settlements in regions such as Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Sumy. The Russian air defense system has shot down 2,628 fixed-wing drones.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the 29th that from the night of the 28th to the early morning of the 29th, the Ukrainian military struck multiple military targets, including the Russian Volgograd oil refinery and other energy facilities, as well as supply warehouses, air defense systems, and drone command points.

On the 29th local time, air raid sirens were sounded in Kyiv, Ukraine, followed by the sound of explosions. The Ukrainian Air Force stated on social media that the Russian military launched multiple missiles into Ukrainian territory that night.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
2628 drones
Activity
Russian forces conducted a large-scale strike and multiple cluster strikes targeting Ukrainian military and energy facilities, while Ukrainian forces retaliated against Russian military targets.
Location
Kharkiv · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · Sumy
Unit
Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
Past week, with specific actions reported on the night of the 28th to the early morning of the 29th
Equipment
dronesmissilesair defense systems
Summary

Russian forces conducted a large-scale strike and five cluster strikes targeting Ukrainian military and energy facilities over the past week, gaining control of 10 settlements in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions. Ukrainian forces retaliated by striking Russian military targets, including an oil refinery. Air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv as Russian forces launched multiple missiles into Ukraine.

Key Facts
  • Russian forces controlled 10 settlements in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions.
  • Russian air defense systems shot down 2628 fixed-wing drones.
  • Ukrainian forces targeted Russian military facilities including an oil refinery and supply warehouses.
  • Air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv due to missile launches from Russian forces.