Ukraine claims strike on Onyx and Zircon missile launcher in occupied Crimea, shows footage
The Bastion is a relatively rare and expensive coastal defense system that Russia uses to launch Onyx and Zircon cruise missiles across Ukraine.
Ukrainian naval forces launched an attack on a Russian Bastion coastal defense missile system in occupied Crimea on August 16, according to the Ukrainian Navy. The strike targeted the launch positions and deployment site of the Bastion, causing significant damage to Russian personnel and military equipment. The full extent of the destruction is still being evaluated.
The Bastion system is a costly and scarce coastal defense platform that Russia employs to deploy Onyx supersonic and Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles towards targets in southern Ukrainian regions and beyond, frequently striking civilian areas.
Additionally, Ukrainian military forces struck a railway bridge near Svitlodolynske in partially occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, which is utilized by Russian forces for military logistics and troop movements, as reported by the General Staff. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces targeted Russian logistics facilities and ammunition depots in the Russian-occupied town of Karlivka in Donetsk Oblast, as per Kyiv's statements.
The Crimean peninsula, which has been under Russian occupation since 2014, has served as a crucial launchpad for Moscow's military maneuvers. Ukrainian forces have intensified their attacks on military assets situated on the peninsula, with the objective of diminishing Russia's air defenses, naval prowess, and supply lines.
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