Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Munitions Factory and Crimea Oil Terminal

In a bold move to cripple Russia's military capabilities, Ukraine's forces launched a strike on one of the primary factories producing explosives for the Russian army alongside an attack on an oil terminal in Crimea, according to military reports released on Monday.

These operations are part of Ukraine's increased long-range assault strategy, targeting key Russian infrastructure, particularly after diplomatic efforts to end the protracted conflict have halted. According to Ukraine's General Staff, the assault on the Y. M. Sverdlov explosives factory triggered numerous explosions, while a separate attack on the Feodosia oil depot resulted in a significant fire.

Regional governor Gleb Nikitin reported that a defense maneuver successfully intercepted a drone attack near Dzerzhinsk but noted damage from debris and some harm to residential areas. The targeted factory is the only notable producer of specific high explosives in Russia, highlighting the strategic significance of these Ukrainian strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)