BREAKING: Ukrainian forces have launched a significant strike on a crucial fuel pipeline in the Moscow region, impacting Russian military operations. The attack occurred late on Friday, with Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, calling it a “serious blow” to Russia’s logistics capabilities.
The targeted Koltsevoy pipeline stretches 250 miles and is vital for transporting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from key refineries in Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Moscow. HUR reports that the strike destroyed all three fuel lines, disrupting supplies essential for the Russian army.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of HUR, emphasized the operation’s significance, stating, “Our strikes have had more impact than sanctions,” referring to the international sanctions imposed on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This attack is expected to have immediate repercussions on Russia’s military operations.
In a parallel development, Russian defense forces claimed to have thwarted a Ukrainian special forces unit attempting to halt their advance in the eastern front line city of Pokrovsk. Reports from both sides present conflicting narratives about the situation in this key Ukrainian stronghold. President Vladimir Putin recently asserted that Russian troops had encircled Pokrovsk, while Ukrainian forces maintain control, with President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledging some Russian infiltration but insisting that Ukrainian troops are clearing the city.
The stakes are high, as Russia has deployed nearly 170,000 troops in the Donetsk region, intensifying its efforts to capture Pokrovsk and secure a decisive victory. Zelensky’s government has not yet commented on the latest Russian claims but remains vigilant in its defense.
Tragically, the conflict’s human toll continues to rise. A civilian was killed, and at least 15 others were injured, including a child, following a Russian ballistic missile strike in southern Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region on Saturday morning. Additionally, a missile strike caused a fire at a gas facility in central Poltava, further complicating the already dire energy situation in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 223 drones overnight, with 206 intercepted, yet 17 managed to strike targets across seven regions. This relentless assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has led to widespread power outages and restrictions, described by Kyiv officials as “systematic energy terror.”
As the conflict escalates, all eyes are on the critical developments in both military operations and humanitarian impacts. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as both countries brace for intensified confrontations in the coming days. Stay tuned for more breaking news on this evolving story.
