With an impressive bombardment, Ukraine destroyed a Russian missile system in Crimea

The Military Intelligence Service of Ukraine (GUR) made the commitment this Wednesday Destruction resulting from the “explosion” of the Russian S-400 medium and long-range missile system He is stationed at the western tip of the Ukrainian Crimean peninsula, which has been occupied by Russia since 2014.

On Wednesday, at around 10:00 a.m. (local time, 7:00 GMT), an explosion took place in the village of Olenka in Cape Tarjangut, which is temporarily occupied by Crimea, which destroyed a Russian long-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile. System S- 400 Triumf requires a report from GUR.

The blast, the official note continues, also destroyed missiles used by the organization and eliminated Russian military personnel in the area.

According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia has a “limited number” of such missile systems. “This is a severe blow to the air defense systems of the aggressors.s, which will have a significant impact on what is happening in Crimea from now on”, concludes the GUR text.

This last report points to the intensity of drone strikes against military utility infrastructure in Crimea.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has redoubled its attacks on ports, airfields and other strategic military installations in occupied territories such as the Russian Federation or Crimea.

Army and Ukrainian secret services developed air and sea attack drones Long range weapons they hit some targets that kyiv forces could not hit in the earlier stages of this war.

Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day amid a slow counter-offensive

After months of stockpiling Western weapons, the Ukrainian military launched a major military operation in the south and east in June to retake its occupied territories.

Russia used that time to build up its defensive lines, which included massive minefields, so that despite heavy fighting, Ukrainian advances were limited to a few towns.

Vitali, who like all players cannot give his last name, admits that about 1,000 kilometers ago. The military is very spread out. “I agree, it takes a long time,” admitted the 21-year-old army veteran, on holiday in Kew. “I have the impression that there are not enough men or material.”

US media have begun to report that Washington, which is promoting military aid to Ukraine, is increasingly wary of Kyiv’s ability to recover a significant portion of its territory.

Especially looking at it U.S. sources say 70,000 Ukrainian military killed in 18 months, casualties mounting From the New York Times. Russian reserves would be higher, 120,000 dead, but its reserves would be the most important, long-term advantage.

Ukrainian officials insist they always knew the war would be long and difficult. And those are unrealistic expectations. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told AFP the country’s determination remains “no matter how long it takes” to win.

In Russia, Vladimir Putin has already declared the counteroffensive a failure. Experts point out that Moscow continues to have an advantage in men, material and ammunition.

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