Ukraine strikes Russian logistics, retaliates to Chechen threats
The Ukrainian armed forces, in collaboration with military intelligence and security services, conducted a successful operation in the Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday, destroying 40 fuel tank cars intended for the Russian army. At the same time, on Sunday morning, Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosguard barracks in the capital of Chechnya, Grozny.
According to information provided by the Suspilne portal, which cites sources in the Ukrainian special services, the operation in the Zaporizhzhia region was carried out in two stages near the village of Oleksiivka in Russia-controlled territory.
First, the railway tracks were blown up, halting the train coming from occupied Crimea. Then, using drones and HIMARS rockets, the locomotive and 40 fuel tank cars intended for the Russian armed forces were destroyed.
The damage to the railway tracks effectively disrupted fuel deliveries from Crimea, and the timeline for restoring train service on this route remains unknown. The Polish Press Agency (PAP) highlights this operation's significance in weakening the Russian army's logistical capabilities in the region.
Drones over the capital of Chechnya. Kadyrov threatened retaliation
Meanwhile, in the capital of Chechnya, Grozny, a drone attack was conducted on the barracks of the Russian National Guard.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the republic, reported via social media that no one was injured in the attack, and air defences shot down two other drones. He also promised "revenge" and announced that, in retaliation, Russia had conducted a missile strike on Kharkiv, which allegedly resulted in 200 casualties.
These reports were partially refuted by Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the military authorities of the Kharkiv region, who confirmed the attack on Kharkiv but stated one person was killed. The independent portal Meduza also cites reports of the attack, highlighting discrepancies in casualties.
