2024-05-17 12:46:49
At night time, Ukrainian unmanned aerial automobiles attacked an oil refinery within the metropolis of Tuapse, inflicting a severe fireplace on its territory. Media studies that about 100 UAVs attacked targets in Russia right now.
Ukrainian media reported this.
The operational headquarters of the Krasnodar area reported that two drones took half within the assault. Preliminary data signifies that nobody was injured on account of the incident, and the fireplace was efficiently contained.
The Russian Ministry of Protection acknowledged that right now air protection over Russian territory destroyed 102 UAVs. In keeping with Russian media, the port in Novorossiysk, the Transneft terminal, the gasoline oil terminal, and the substation in Sevastopol had been additionally attacked.
We recall that Israeli army knowledgeable David Sharp expressed his perspective concerning the effectiveness of ATACMS missiles despatched by america in assist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces within the battle in opposition to Russian invaders. In his opinion, regardless of the importance of the brand new army assist bundle consisting of ATACMS missiles, these munitions can’t play a decisive position in turning the tide of the battle.
Sharpe’s predominant argument is the restricted variety of these missiles that america is ready to present to Ukraine each month. In keeping with him, even when ATACMS missiles had been efficient, their quantity just isn’t vital sufficient to considerably have an effect on the state of affairs on the entrance. Furthermore, contemplating that their use on the territory of the Russian Federation is prohibited.
The knowledgeable additionally emphasised the necessity for an affordable distribution of those ammunition and directing them to necessary services, together with the territory of the briefly occupied Crimea. Nevertheless, profitable use of ATACMS missiles requires extremely efficient real-time reconnaissance to precisely pinpoint enemy targets and areas.
Sharp emphasised that ATACMS missiles shouldn’t be considered as “marvel weapons,” however relatively as an extra useful resource that may solely be efficient if they’re equipped in vital portions. In any other case, their affect on the course of the battle can be restricted.
Earlier, Kursor reported that Russian troops dropped three air bombs on their Belgorod area in at some point. Russian pilots once more “dropped” bombs on their inhabitants.