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Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea as it seeks to force Putin "to end the war"
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Ukraine launched its heaviest drone assault on Russia since the war began, targeting 12 Russian regions and the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, with Russia intercepting 660 drones.
- Ukrainian drones reportedly struck two military vessels and air defense systems in Crimea's Kerch region, and possibly hit the Azot chemical plant in Russia's Tula region, a key explosives producer.
- Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian energy and industrial infrastructure aim to delay repairs and prolong facility closures, leveraging increased drone production and thinning Russian air defenses.
- Since early 2024, Ukraine has significantly increased long-range drone attacks on Russia, surpassing 3,000 drones launched this year compared to 110 at the start of the year.
- Russian authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency and halted civilian fuel sales following recent Ukrainian attacks, while Ukraine aims to isolate Crimea from Russia.
