Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian forces: ground counterattacks and sustained mid-to-long-range strikes on Russian energy and logistics
Reporting from outlets including the Institute for the Study of War, Kyiv Post and CBS News describes Ukrainian forces as the Ukrainian military and associated formations conducting both ground operations and a coordinated strike campaign against Russian and occupied-area targets. Sources record counterattacks in Kharkiv in March 2022, a recapture of a settlement on 19 June 2024, and recent local advances near Kostyantynivka and Oleksandrivka.
The reporting describes an intensifying strike posture into Russia and Crimea, using large drone swarms, US-produced Hornet drones and FP-5 Flamingo missiles. Targets have included refineries, depots, pipelines, pumping stations and at least one military factory. Effects reported range from halted refineries and terminal fires to disrupted Crimean fuel supplies and some Russian civilian casualties. Source quality and detail vary across reports.
- Conducts coordinated mid-to-long-range strikes on Russian oil and defence targets, including refineries and factories
- Employs large drone swarms, over 230 in one reported campaign, and platforms such as Hornet drones and FP-5 missiles
- Targets Crimean logistics and bridges, striking depots, pipelines and fuel convoys and aggravating fuel shortages
- Maintains ground counterattacks and local advances: Kharkiv counterattacks in March 2022 and recent moves near Kostyantynivka and Oleksandrivka
- Reported strikes have caused infrastructure fires and some Russian civilian casualties; reporting quality and claims vary
Synthesised from 40 sourced claims across our published briefings.
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