Zelensky Claims Ukrainian Forces Strike Two Logistics Facilities and Multiple Targets Inside Russia

Source: Global Times
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Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on the 18th on his official social media platform that the Ukrainian military carried out long-range strikes against multiple targets in Russia that day.

Zelensky indicated that the Ukrainian military targeted two logistics facilities located in Moscow Oblast and Tambov Oblast. These facilities are over 500 kilometers and approximately 700 kilometers from the front line, respectively, and were used for transporting sanctioned components to support the production of drones and navigation equipment. Additionally, he mentioned that the Ukrainian military struck an oil facility and carried out strikes on targets in the Sea of Azov, the Black Sea, and within Crimea. (CCTV reporter Wang Jinyan)

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Logistics
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes against multiple targets in Russia, including logistics facilities and an oil facility.
Location
Moscow Oblast · Tambov Oblast · Sea of Azov · Black Sea · Crimea
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
October 18, 2023
Equipment
logistics facilitiesoil facility
Summary

Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes on October 18, 2023, targeting logistics facilities in Moscow and Tambov Oblasts, as well as an oil facility. These strikes were aimed at disrupting the transportation of sanctioned components for military production. Additional strikes were reported in the Sea of Azov, Black Sea, and Crimea.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian forces struck logistics facilities in Moscow and Tambov Oblasts.
  • The facilities were used for transporting sanctioned components for drone and navigation equipment production.
  • An oil facility was also targeted during the strikes.
  • Strikes occurred over 500 to 700 kilometers from the front lines.
  • Targets included areas in the Sea of Azov, Black Sea, and Crimea.