Russia’s military announced Friday that it conducted strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, targeting a railway station at the Danube port of Izmail and two tugboats operating near Mykolaiv. Moscow claimed the railway facility was being used to store and transport military supplies and fuel for Ukrainian forces, while the vessels were allegedly escorting cargo ships delivering weapons to Ukrainian ports.
The strikes represent the latest escalation in ongoing aerial operations. Ukraine has responded with its own drone campaign targeting Russian energy and economic assets, including a major oil export facility at Ust-Luga in the Baltic region and a warehouse northwest of Moscow. Russian authorities reported controlling fires at the oil hub with no casualties, though they claimed over 50 drones were intercepted near St. Petersburg overnight.
The intensified drone activity extended beyond direct combat zones, prompting defensive measures across the Baltic region. Latvia’s military shot down a drone that violated its airspace, while Finland imposed temporary maritime restrictions as a precaution. Russian aviation authorities also restricted flights at Moscow-area airports to enhance safety during the elevated threat period.
Ukraine has systematically targeted Russian infrastructure to increase economic pressure on Moscow’s war effort. Multiple major refineries and energy facilities have been damaged in recent operations, contributing to reported fuel shortages within Russia.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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