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Ukraine says it hit a natural gas plant and satellite centers in Russia
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces launched nighttime strikes on Russia, targeting the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and two major satellite communication centers, as part of an intensified aerial campaign against Russian energy and military infrastructure.
- The Orenburg plant, located over 1,200 kilometers from the front line, is one of the world's largest gas complexes and produces helium and ethane, critical for rocket fuel and military applications.
- In response to these attacks, Russia redeployed air defense systems to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge in Crimea, a vital supply route for Russian troops.
- Ukraine also intensified drone and missile strikes on Crimea, disrupting power in Sevastopol and targeting military airfields and missile systems, aiming to weaken Russian supply lines and increase pressure on Moscow.
- Recent attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including deaths among Norwegian aid workers and Ukrainian civilians, with both sides continuing to use drones and long-range missiles in the ongoing conflict.
