Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone strike targeting military and industrial facilities deep inside Russian territory, hitting regions including Bryansk, Saratov, Tula, and Tatarstan.
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Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out the most massive strike against Russian military facilities at a distance of 200 to 1,100 km deep into Russian territory
Over 200 Ukrainian drones were used in the attack, including the 'Liutyi' models
Two Russian anti-aircraft systems, Tor and Buk, were destroyed
Bryansk Chemical Plant suffered heavy damage, producing rocket fuel and ammunition for Russia's army
Fires were reported at the Saratov oil refinery and Kazanorgsintez plant in Tatarstan
Ukrainian drones caused a major fire at the Aleksinsky Chemical Plant in the Tula Region
Ammunition depots storing glide bombs and cruise missiles were struck at the Engels Airfield in the Saratov Region
Drones reportedly attacked a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility in Kazan
The Kristall oil storage in Engels, Saratov, was targeted and reignited fires
Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz claimed that Russian air defenses foiled a 'combined missile strike' by Ukrainian forces
Russian Telegram channels reported that the drones were Ukrainian-made 'Liutyi' models
Russian Telegram channel 'Airborne Forces for Honesty and Justice' reported over 200 Ukrainian drones were in action
Mash Telegram channel reported that fragments of the HIMARS missile fell on premises of the Silicon plant in Bryansk
In the Oryol region, Governor Andrey Klychkov reported that 17 drones were shot down
In Voronezh, Governor Alexander Gusev stated that several drones were destroyed overnight
In the Tula region, Governor Dmitry Milyaev said a total of 17 drones were intercepted
At 6:30 a.m. Moscow time, the Federal Air Transport Agency imposed temporary flight restrictions at airports in Kazan, Kaluga, Saratov, Tambov, Penza, and Ulyanovsk
Ukraine launched its most massive attack against Russian military and industrial facilities, with a range of up to 1,100 kilometers, overnight on Jan. 13-14.
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