Ukrainian forces hit two Iskander launchers and Pantsir-S1 in Bryansk region
Ukrainian forces struck military targets in Russia and on temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories on 6 November and overnight into 7 November. In Russia's Bryansk region, two Iskander launchers and a Pantsir-S1 air-defence system were hit. Logistics depots in Luhansk region and a drone-operator concentration near Novobohdanivka in Zaporizhzhia region were also targeted.
Pagrindiniai faktai
- Two Iskander launchers were hit in Russia's Bryansk region on 6-7 November.
- The extent of damage to the Iskander launchers is being clarified.
- A Pantsir-S1 air-defence missile and gun system was hit in Bryansk region.
- Russian logistics depots were struck near Sokolohirske and Zahaidariivka in Luhansk region.
- A concentration of Russian drone operators was hit near Novobohdanivka in Zaporizhzhia region.
- Ukrainian missile forces used coastal Neptune complexes to strike the Proton-Elektroteks facility in Oryol.
- The reported attacks came amid large-scale Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and Kyiv region.
Kodėl tai svarbu
The reported strikes targeted systems used for ballistic strikes and air defence, as well as Russian logistics and drone operations. Hits on two Iskander launchers and a Pantsir-S1 system could affect Russia's ability to attack Ukrainian cities and protect its military facilities, although the extent of damage to the launchers remained unclear. The attacks occurred amid large-scale Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and Kyiv region.
Kas nutiko
On 6 November and overnight into 7 November, Ukrainian defence units struck a number of military targets in Russia and on temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. Two launchers of the Iskander operational-tactical missile complex were hit in Russia's Bryansk region, where the extent of their damage is still being clarified. A Pantsir-S1 air-defence missile and gun system was also hit in the region; it was intended to protect Russian military and other facilities from air attacks. Ukrainian forces struck Russian logistics depots near Sokolohirske and Zahaidariivka in Luhansk region and a concentration area of Russian drone operators near Novobohdanivka in Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian missile forces also used coastal Neptune missile complexes to strike the Proton-Elektroteks facility in Oryol.
Kaip apie tai rašo Ukrainos šaltiniai
Ukrainian reporting focuses on the General Staff's account of strikes on the Iskander launchers, Pantsir-S1, Russian logistics depots, drone operators and the Proton-Elektroteks facility. Coverage stresses the claimed effect of disabling Iskander launchers on Russia's ability to conduct ballistic strikes against Ukrainian cities and notes that strikes on military targets will continue while Russia wages armed aggression against Ukraine.
Kontekstas
The Proton-Elektroteks facility in Oryol produces semiconductor devices and components used in the Iskander-M and Pantsir-S1 systems. Ukrainian missile forces reportedly struck it with coastal Neptune missile complexes. Earlier Ukrainian drone attacks reportedly damaged the facility's main microchip production workshop, servers and a building in October.