Ukrainian defense forces successfully destroyed a Bastion coastal missile launcher in Crimea overnight, a significant asset in Russia’s maritime control strategy in the Black Sea.
The strike occurred near Aktachi, located in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The Bastion system has been utilized by Russia to safeguard its approaches to the Black Sea and has the capability to target ships from considerable distances.
In addition to the action in Crimea, Ukrainian forces launched strikes in several regions across eastern and southern Ukraine. Targeted areas included:
- Enemy troop concentrations in Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region;
- A repair unit in Novozlatopil, Zaporizhzhia region;
- A drone command post in Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region.
Details regarding enemy casualties and the extent of damage are currently being assessed.
The General Staff emphasized that Ukrainian forces will continue to strike military targets both in occupied territories and within Russia itself.
Ukrainian forces have targeted and destroyed a key Russian missile system in Crimea, marking a significant development in their ongoing military operations. The strikes also extended to various locations in eastern and southern Ukraine, as the military aims to disrupt enemy capabilities.