Ukraine war latest: Ukraine continues strikes on Russia's oil industry as Moscow races to expand missile production
Key developments on Aug. 10: * Ukraine's military intelligence reveals Russian missile production figures 'exceeding monthly targets' * Ukraine strikes Russian petrochemical plant more than 2,000 kilometers from border, General Staff says * Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan targeted as Russia claims Ukrainian 456 drones intercepted overnight * Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than…
On August 10, Ukraine's military intelligence reported that Russia's missile production had exceeded monthly targets. Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian petrochemical plant located more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Russia claimed Ukrainian forces intercepted 456 drones overnight, and Moscow stated that its air defenses intercepted the same number.
Ukraine's military intelligence also revealed that Russia had accelerated the deployment of its Rassvet satellite communications system, which functions similarly to Starlink. Moscow aimed to launch 292 satellites by 2027 and expand the constellation to 924 by 2035. Ukraine is currently exploring ways to counter this system. Russia's monthly production of key missiles was 10-20% higher than planned, with some models surpassing targets.
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