Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea – General Staff
Ukrainian forces struck Russian attack drone storage and launch sites, an electronic warfare system and a command post overnight, Ukraine's General Staff said on Aug. 29.
On August 29, Ukrainian forces targeted Russian drone storage and launch sites, an electronic warfare system, and a command post, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. The strikes occurred near Donetsk and Khvardiiske in occupied Crimea, as well as near Znamianka on the Crimean peninsula. The Ukrainian Armed Forces also struck a drone command post in Berestky, located in Donetsk Oblast.
Additionally, on the same night, Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed near Klintsy in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. On August 29, Russian drones also targeted Russia’s Rostov Oblast, causing explosions in Rostov-on-Don and Aksai. Drone debris landed in the Aksai district, where warehouses belonging to the Russian online retailer DNS were located.
A significant fire ensued as a result. These developments were reported by the Ukrainian General Staff.
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