Russian Forces Report Interceptions and Strikes Across Ukrainian Targets
According to public briefings from the Russian Ministry of Defense, an American-made JDAM aerial bomb that had been in the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ inventory was intercepted during ongoing operations. The ministry stated that eight rockets from the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system and a JDAM guided bomb were seized in the course of the engagements. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
In another update, the ministry announced a strike on enterprises within Ukraine
0s military-industrial complex. The targets included facilities involved in producing and repairing aircraft engines, electronic equipment and communications gear, as well as mortar ammunition. The announcement framed the actions as a Group strike aimed at disrupting the production and repair capabilities that support Ukrainian military activity. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Earlier, the military department reported that, on a single day, Russian air defense systems intercepted seven HIMARS and Alder missiles and destroyed 98 unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Additionally, the ministry stated that a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down near the village of Rabotino in the Zaporozhye region by Russian air defense units. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Prior to these events, Russian air defense systems had destroyed 14 rockets aimed toward the Belgorod region, according to official statements. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)