Massive drone assault targets Russian ammo depot and arsenal across multiple regions

Ukrainian forces have allegedly targeted a critical Russian military facility in Tver Oblast, home to the 23rd Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal.

Sep 21, 2024 - 14:00
Massive drone assault targets Russian ammo depot and arsenal across multiple regions

Drone attack on Krasnodar Krai in Russia.

A series of drone attacks has reportedly struck multiple Russian military sites, including an ammunition depot and an arsenal. The incidents, which occurred overnight, have led to fires, explosions, and evacuations in affected areas. The Russian authorities blamed Ukrainian forces for these drone attacks.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian military sites, particularly using drones. These strikes aim to disrupt Russian logistics and munitions supplies crucial for the Russian military.

In the Tver Oblast, the 23rd GRAU arsenal (Main Missile and Artillery Directorate) in Oktyabrsky village was reportedly hit by drones. NASA satellites detected fires spreading across most of the facility’s territory following the attack, according to ASTRA, a Russian news outlet.

This comes after the Ukrainian forces conducted another successful drone strike against a Russian missile and ammunition storage facility in Tver Oblast on 18 September, which significantly reduced Russia’s military capability, particularly in regard to a potential invasion of Baltic states and Poland.