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Ukraine Strikes Key Air Base in Crimea, Bridges and Ammunition Depots in Coordinated Overnight Operation
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces conducted coordinated strikes overnight on July 5 targeting the Hvardiiske air base in occupied Crimea, a critical Russian military airfield supporting tactical and naval aviation.
- The Hvardiiske air base is vital for Russian combat operations, serving as a hub for aircraft operations, maintenance, logistics, and sortie preparation, so its disruption could hinder Russian air missions over southern Ukraine and the Black Sea.
- Ukrainian strikes also targeted two key road bridges in the occupied Donetsk region, which are essential for Russian troop and supply movements, aiming to slow reinforcements and strain supply lines.
- Additionally, Ukrainian forces hit three Russian ammunition depots in Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson regions to reduce Russia’s capacity for sustained artillery fire and offensive operations.
