Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian military airfields, an aircraft repair plant, and an oil refinery in Russia overnight on May 26 to 27, including strikes on Taganrog Airbase and the Tuapse Oil Refinery.
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Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian military airfields, an aircraft repair plant, and an oil refinery in Russia overnight on May 26 to 27. Geolocated footage published on May 27 shows an explosion and smoke plume near the Taganrog Airbase in Rostov Oblast, and a Ukrainian source claimed that Ukrainian forces used unspecified missiles – presumably Storm Shadows or SCALPs – in the strikes.
Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar said falling missile debris set cars on fire in Taganrog.
Two women were injured in Taganrog, one seriously.
Telegram channel Astra reported that the grounds of Aviation Repair Plant No. 325 were on fire following the strike.
Residents reported blasts and smoke, with preliminary reports suggesting a strike on an aviation equipment maintenance facility.
Ukraine struck the 325th Aviation Repair Plant in Taganrog.
Debris from the strike injured two women, one seriously.
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