Ukraine strikes multiple Russian targets; Russia reports attacks in several areas with 5 injured.

Source: Global Times
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According to a report from the Ukrainian International News Agency on June 10, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media that Ukraine continues to strike Russian military and oil industry facilities. The Russian side reported that multiple locations were attacked by Ukraine, resulting in 5 injuries.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine's "Flamingo" cruise missiles hit a military factory in the city of Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic, early on June 10. This factory provides drone and missile components for the Russian military. An oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia and two oil facilities in Vladimir Oblast were also struck.

On June 10, the Ukrainian News Agency cited information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stating that a tanker from Russia's "Shadow Fleet" was attacked and damaged by Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea.

On June 10, the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces released a statement on social media, stating that the unit, in coordination with the Ukrainian National Guard's "Azov" regiment, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the "Alpha" Special Operations Center, conducted strikes on the port city of Mariupol, which is under Russian control, and has cut off the power supply to the port. This attack by Ukraine damaged the energy, maintenance, management, and logistics infrastructure of the Mariupol port, severely limiting Russia's ability to use the port as a logistics hub.

On June 10, the Ukrainian News Agency reported, citing the Ukrainian Air Force, that since 6 PM on June 9, the Russian military has launched a total of 207 drones to attack Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force, air defense missile units, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups retaliated against this airstrike. As of 8 AM on June 10, Ukrainian air defense forces had shot down or suppressed 181 Russian drones in the northern, southern, and eastern parts of Ukraine. Additionally, 21 Russian attack drones hit 14 targets.

Evgeny Balitsky, the head of the Zaporizhzhia region appointed by Russia, stated on social media on June 10 that from the evening of June 9 to the early morning of June 10, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted 18 targeted drone strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in two injuries.

The governor of Samara Oblast, appointed by Russia, Fedorychev, stated on social media on June 10 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a large-scale drone attack on the region that morning. Russian air defense forces and mobile combat groups shot down dozens of incoming drones, causing damage to several industrial enterprises and injuring three people.

The head of the Kherson region appointed by Russia, Saldo, stated on social media on June 10 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched drone attacks on the Kherson region on the evening of June 9, resulting in a complete power outage in eight local districts.

According to a report from RIA Novosti on June 10, the Russian regions of Vladimir, Rostov, and the Black Sea port city of Sevastopol, located at the southwestern tip of the Crimean Peninsula, were attacked by Ukrainian drones from the evening of June 9 to the early morning of June 10.

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
207 drones deployed by Russian forces; 18 targeted strikes by Ukrainian forces; 5 injured in total from various attacks
Activity
Ukrainian forces conducted multiple strikes against Russian military and oil facilities, while Russian forces launched drone attacks on Ukraine
Location
Cheboksary · Chuvash Republic · Samara · Vladimir Oblast · Mariupol · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · Kherson Oblast · Sevastopol · Crimea
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces; Russian Armed Forces
Time
June 10, 2023
Equipment
cruise missilesdronesoil tankers
Summary

Ukrainian forces conducted multiple strikes against Russian military and oil facilities on June 10, 2023, including a military factory in Cheboksary. Russian forces launched 207 drones against Ukraine, with significant interceptions by Ukrainian defenses. The attacks resulted in injuries and power outages in various regions, including Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky announced strikes on Russian military and oil facilities.
  • Ukrainian forces targeted a military factory in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic.
  • Russian forces launched 207 drones against Ukraine, with 181 intercepted by Ukrainian defenses.
  • Ukrainian forces conducted 18 targeted strikes in Zaporizhzhia, injuring two.
  • Ukrainian attacks caused power outages in Kherson and damage to industrial facilities in Samara.