At a distance of up to 1,100 km. The General Staff revealed the details of the most massive strike on Russia
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At a distance of up to 1,100 km. The General Staff revealed the details of the most massive strike on Russia

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
At a distance of up to 1,100 km. The General Staff revealed the details of the most massive strike on Russia

On the night of January 14, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched the most massive strike against military facilities of the Russian Federation, hitting targets at a distance of up to 1,100 kilometers.

Points of attention

  • The Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out the most massive strike on Russian military facilities at a distance of up to 1,100 km.
  • The strike is aimed at facilities that supply the Russian army with ammunition, equipment, and fuel.
  • The attacks were carried out on military facilities in the Bryansk, Saratov, Tula regions and the Republic of Tatarstan.
  • Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Special Operations Forces, Missile Forces, and others were involved in the task.
  • Targeted work to destroy facilities that supply the Russian army will continue until Russia's aggression against Ukraine is completely stopped.

Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out the largest strike on Russian military facilities

The attacks were carried out on military facilities in the Bryansk, Saratov, Tula regions and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Objects that were hit:

  1. Petroleum products storage facility "Kristal Plant" in Engels (Saratov Region):

    • The oil depot was attacked by units of the Unmanned Systems Forces and the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine.

    • The fire, which lasted 5 days after the previous strike, was restored again.

  2. Bryansk Chemical Plant (city of Seltso):

    • A strategic facility that produces ammunition for artillery, MLRS, aviation, engineering charges, and components for the Kh-59 cruise missile.

    • A secondary detonation was recorded at the plant, lasting several hours.

    • Two anti-aircraft missile systems were destroyed — "Tor" and "Buk".

  3. Saratov Oil Refinery:

    • A blow was struck, which started a large-scale fire.

  4. "Kazanorgsintez" plant (Tatarstan):

    • The facility was also damaged in the attack, after which a fire broke out.

To accomplish the task, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Special Operations Forces, Missile Forces, Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, and the Security Service of Ukraine were involved.

"The targeted work to destroy facilities that provide the Russian army with ammunition, equipment, and fuel will continue until the complete cessation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine," the General Staff concluded.

This is not the first time the Ukrainian Armed Forces have attacked an oil depot in Engels.

Explosions were heard in Engels, Saratov Oblast, on the night of January 8. Ukrainian units struck the "Kombinat Kristal" oil depot in Saratov Oblast, where petroleum products were stored.

The attack caused multiple explosions in the area of the target, followed by a large-scale fire. Local authorities confirmed damage to an "industrial facility."

As noted by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the oil depot provided fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield, where Russia's strategic aviation is based.

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Syria's new government publicly humiliated Putin

Syria is gradually severing ties with Russia
Source:  online.ua

The transitional administration that came to power in Syria after the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime has announced a new decree banning the import of goods from Russia, Iran and Israel.

Points of attention

  • Syria's decision could lead to increased tensions in the region.
  • It is also important for international trade and affects neighboring countries, including Turkey.
  • Russia has not yet reacted to this step.

Syria is gradually severing ties with Russia

What is important to understand is that official Damascus made a new unexpected decision after restrictions were introduced on the entry of citizens from Iran and Israel, writes Turkiye Today.

Journalists point out that this move increases tensions in the region, especially between Syria and these countries. The impact of the decision on international trade should not be ignored.

It is of great importance for neighboring countries and world trade, especially for Turkey, which has close trade relations with Syria, the publication says.

According to insiders, a decree by the Syrian Ministry of Finance, which was issued on December 17, prohibits the import into Syria of goods originating from the aforementioned countries.

In addition, it is emphasized that the ban will apply to all land and sea border ports of the country.

What is known about the situation in Syria?

The international community's attitude towards the country, which had been under Russian control for quite some time, changed after the rebels overthrew the regime of Bashar Assad.

For example, the US has eased sanctions against Syria. The White House has temporarily lifted restrictions on some financial transactions with Syrian government institutions, on payments for energy resources, and on money transfers through the Central Bank of Syria.

In addition, it became known that the heads of German and French diplomacy arrived in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime.

Annalena Berbock and her French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot held talks with the current leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa.

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