Russian air units conducted more than 40 sorties, targeting the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and reporting efforts from the press center of the Center grouping of Russian forces. According to Alexander Savchuk, the head of the press center, the operations focused on several key Ukrainian military assets and locations. The sorties were said to have aimed at temporary deployment points used by Ukrainian troops, a depot holding ammunition, and eight sites where personnel and firepower were concentrated, underscoring a broad engagement against Ukrainian military capabilities.
Further details from Savchuk indicated that in the course of counter-battery actions, a D-30 howitzer belonging to the AFU was destroyed, along with two crews manning 120-mm mortars. These claims, offered by the press center, point to ongoing efforts to degrade Ukrainian artillery and sustained firepower in the theater of operations, though independent verification of all battlefield incidents remains challenging in a contested information environment.
Earlier reports from the Ministry of National Defense noted that a Russian Su-34 bomber from the Zapad forces group conducted an airstrike against a Ukrainian unit, specifically the 28th Infantry Battalion. The attack was described as taking place in the Kupyansk direction, highlighting the continued use of long-range strike aircraft in regional offensives and the evolving tactical picture in northern Ukraine.
There were additional reports describing multiple strikes by Russian aviation against targets in Ukraine. These statements contribute to the continuing narrative of sustained aerial operations intended to disrupt Ukrainian military logistics, command-and-control hubs, and front-line capabilities as the conflict persists across various fronts.
In the broader context, ongoing operational updates from Russian military spokespeople emphasize the intensity and frequency of air sorties and the targeting of fortified positions, ammunition stores, and artillery units. The information released provides a window into how commanders view the relative effectiveness of aerial campaigns and the strategic aim of degrading enemy firepower. Independent observers note the difficulty of confirming all battlefield events in areas with restricted access and restricted press collaboration, which can complicate the assessment of real-time outcomes and casualty figures. The situation remains fluid, with each reported action contributing to a larger mosaic of operations that influence both tactical decisions and strategic narrative. Attributions for these claims come from official Russian military communications and press centers that regularly disseminate updates on battlefield activity. (Source: DEA News)