**Russia’s Military Targets Hit in Overnight Drone Strikes**
In a series of attacks on July 5 and 6, Ukraine launched drone strikes on key Russian military targets. The strikes come as Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine.
**Black Sea Fleet Targeted**
According to reports from the Russian media outlet Astra, drones attacked Russia’s Black Sea fleet at the port of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai. This is a significant target, given its strategic importance for Russia’s naval operations.
**Russian Pipelines Explode in Country’s Far East**
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that Ukrainian forces struck Russian pipelines in the country’s far east. The attack marked the second known Ukrainian drone strike on VNIIR-Progress, a state institute producing components for high-precision weapons used by Moscow to target Ukraine.
**Electronic Warfare Facility Hit**
In another significant attack, Ukrainian forces targeted JSC VNIIR-Progress, a Russian state institute that specializes in developing electronic warfare systems. The Kometa antenna arrays produced at the facility are used to jam satellite, radio, and radar signals, making them essential for Russia’s military operations against Ukraine.
**Russian Forces on High Alert in Northeastern Ukraine**
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces reported repelling over 60 Russian assaults in the northeastern region of Kharkiv Oblast. The area has been a frequent target of Russian missile attacks since February 2022. Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, warned of renewed Russian offensives in the sector and urged his troops to remain vigilant.
**Ukraine Continues to Push Back Against Russian Advances**
In recent months, Ukraine has successfully pushed back against Russian advances in various regions. The country’s counteroffensive in the northeast in the fall of 2022 was particularly significant, as it forced Russia to occupy less than 5% of Kharkiv Oblast.
**Russia’s Military Strategy in Question**
The series of Ukrainian drone strikes on key Russian military targets raises questions about Russia’s ability to protect its own infrastructure. It also highlights Ukraine’s determination to defend itself against ongoing aggression from Russia.
Stay tuned for further updates and analysis from the Kyiv Independent news desk team.
