Ukrainian aviation takes an active part in the hostilities in the Kursk direction. On August 16, a bridge across one of the rivers in the region was destroyed.
Points of attention
- The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed a bridge in Kurshchyna used for Russian army logistics, highlighting their active role in combat operations in the Kursk direction.
- Ukrainian pilots conducted high-precision strikes on enemy strongholds, equipment, and logistics centers to disrupt enemy supply routes.
- Commander Mykola Oleschuk emphasized the success of the operation, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukrainian aviation in disrupting enemy operations.
- Russian claims of American missiles and MLRS family munitions being used to destroy the bridge have stirred controversy.
- The destruction of the bridge has resulted in the isolation of several villages in the Glushkiv district, impacting the local communities and highlighting the intensity of the conflict.
The Air Force of the AFU destroyed a bridge in Kurshchyna
This bridge was used for the logistics of Russian army units.
This was announced by the commander of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk.
Air Force aviation takes an active part in combat operations in the Kursk direction.
Mykola Oleschuk
Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to him, Ukrainian pilots hit enemy strongholds, accumulations of equipment, as well as logistics centers and enemy supply routes with high-precision strikes.
Thanks to the pilots and everyone who ensures the combat work of aviation.
The bridge near the village of Hlushkove in Kurshchyna was destroyed
The Russians claim that the Armed Forces allegedly fired "several American Himars missiles" at the bridge.
Also, the propagandists assure that "two munitions of the MLRS family" flew over the bridge, one of which allegedly hit a car in which Russian "volunteers" were traveling.
After the last blow, which took place around 17:00 Kyiv time, one of the spans of the bridge collapsed.
Currently, part of the Glushkiv district is cut off — these are the villages of Tyotkino, Popovo-Lezhachi, Volfino and about 27 other settlements.
