Ukrainian military forces conducted significant strikes on Russian military assets during the night of March 20, targeting facilities in temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported these actions, which included damage to a key aircraft at a Russian aviation plant.
Among the targeted sites was the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant in the Luhansk region, known for its production of artillery shell casings and armored steel used in military vehicles. This facility plays a crucial role in supporting the Russian military’s operations in the area.
Additionally, Ukrainian forces struck the infrastructure at the Vostochny training ground located in the Zaporizhzhia region. The extent of the damage and the enemy’s losses are currently being assessed.
The military also provided updates regarding the March 17 strikes on the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It has been confirmed that a long-range radar detection aircraft, the A-50, sustained damage during these operations. This aircraft was reportedly undergoing maintenance and was possibly awaiting upgrades at the time of the attack.
Ukrainian military operations have targeted critical Russian military infrastructure, including a metallurgical plant and an aircraft repair facility. These strikes aim to disrupt the production capabilities supporting Russian forces in occupied territories.