Ukrainian forces conducted the first ATACMS strike on Russian territory, hitting a Russian ammunition depot in Karachev, Bryansk Oblast overnight on November 18-19.
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Ukrainian forces used US-provided ATACMS missiles to strike the Russian 67th GRAU arsenal near Karachev, causing an initial detonation and 12 secondary explosions
On the night of November 19, 2024, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out an attack on the arsenal of the 1046th logistics center near the city of Karachev, the RF's Bryansk region
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Nov. 19 that Ukraine had launched the U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against Russia's Bryansk Oblast. Hours prior, Ukraine struck a Russian military facility in Karachev, Bryansk Oblast.
The strike was carried out using ATACMS missiles, marking the first use of US long-range weapons inside Russia.
The attack was carried out by six ATACMS ballistic missiles. Five were shot down and the sixth was damaged by Pantsir missile defense system and S-400 air defense system.
The strike targeted the 1046th Logistics Support Center arsenal near Karachev, Bryansk Oblast.
12 secondary explosions and detonation were recorded in the target area.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukraine fired six ballistic missiles at a facility in Bryansk using US-made ATACMS.
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