Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow
Summary
Ukraine has strengthened its defense in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces push to capture the city of Sloviansk. Britain and France have agreed to supply Ukraine with advanced Storm Shadow cruise missiles to help Ukraine target Russian missile production and launch sites.Key Facts
- Ukraine reinforced defense units in the eastern city of Sloviansk on August 26.
- Russia is close to Sloviansk, but estimates differ between 2.5 miles and 10 miles away.
- Ukrainian forces still hold parts of the city of Kostiantynivka despite Russian infiltration efforts.
- Ukraine is targeting Russian supply lines, storage, and airfields to disrupt Russian military operations.
- Since August, Ukraine has destroyed several Russian fighter jets and drone storage facilities.
- Ukraine has hit 242 Russian military supply ships and damaged 267 power stations in Crimea, causing widespread blackouts.
- Long-range Ukrainian strikes have damaged Russian oil refineries and gas processing plants multiple times since June.
- Ukraine’s focus is shifting to stopping the production and launch of Russian ballistic missiles rather than intercepting them mid-air.
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