Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had struck a second key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, intensifying efforts to disrupt Moscow’s supply routes. This action marks the continuation of Kyiv’s unprecedented incursion on Russian soil, now in its second week.
Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk shared the news on Telegram, posting an aerial video showing an explosion that severely damaged a bridge near the Russian town of Zvannoye. “Minus one more bridge,” Oleshchuk remarked, highlighting the ongoing efforts by the Ukrainian Air Force to hinder Russian logistics through precision air strikes. The exact timing of the attack remains unclear, as Oleshchuk did not specify a date, though Russian military bloggers shared images of the destruction that appeared to be from the same bridge, dated Saturday.
This strike follows a similar operation on Friday, where Ukraine destroyed another bridge in the nearby town of Glushkovo. These attacks have reportedly left Russia with limited options for crossing the Seym River in the area, significantly affecting their logistical operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the operations in the Kursk region during his evening address, stating that these efforts are aimed at “creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory.” He also reiterated his call for faster delivery of essential military equipment, specifically addressing the United States, Britain, and France.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to escalate its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming the capture of Svyrydonivka, a village just 15 kilometers from the Ukrainian-held logistics hub of Pokrovsk. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces are making progress near several villages, with more than 120,000 people fleeing the region since the fighting began.
Pokrovsk, located at a critical intersection supplying Ukrainian troops across the eastern front, has been a long-standing target for Russian forces. The Russian army has been slowly advancing towards the city, capturing a series of small villages along the way. In his address, Zelensky acknowledged the intense pressure on Ukrainian forces in the area but commended their efforts to hold their positions.
In a separate development, Ukrainian forces reported successfully thwarting a Russian missile attack on Kyiv earlier Sunday. The attack, believed to involve North Korean ballistic missiles of the KN-23 type, triggered air raid sirens before dawn but resulted in no damage or casualties.
In Russia’s southern Rostov region, Ukrainian drones attacked an oil storage facility, sparking a large fire. Videos on social media showed thick black smoke and flames at the site in the town of Proletarsk. The local governor, Vasily Golubev, confirmed the incident on Telegram, attributing the fire to falling debris from the drone attack. No injuries were reported, and firefighting efforts were briefly suspended due to a second drone attack before resuming.
A Ukrainian intelligence source indicated that the targeted installations were part of Russia’s military-industrial complex. Proletarsk is located approximately 250 kilometers from the Ukrainian border and 350 kilometers from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Kyiv has previously targeted oil and gas facilities deep within Russian territory, describing these actions as “fair” retaliation for Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
In other developments, Ukrainian authorities in the Donetsk region reported that four civilians were killed, and several others were injured in Russian air strikes. Additionally, in the Ukrainian-controlled parts of Kherson, a drone attack on a car injured five people, according to local investigators.
The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides launching attacks deep into each other’s territory, further complicating the prospects for peace.
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