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Ukraine: The Latest
Ukraine attack on Russian missile depot triggers mini earthquake & Moscow’s espionage war in the Arctic
Sep 18, 2024
Join Francis Dearnley, Assistant Comment Editor, Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor for Defence, and Michael Bohnert, Engineer at RAND Corporation, as they dive into a striking Ukrainian attack on a Russian missile depot that resonated like a mini earthquake. They discuss Moscow's espionage war in the Arctic and the implications of Ukraine’s innovative military strategies. The conversation highlights the escalating munitions race, the challenges of international technology sharing, and the shifting geopolitical landscape amidst ongoing conflict.
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- Ukraine's drone strike on a Russian missile depot demonstrates a significant tactical victory by disrupting key military logistics.
- The ongoing conflict has led to severe casualties, highlighting the urgent need for reflection on the humanitarian impact of the war.
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Ukraine's Strategic Drone Strikes
Ukrainian forces executed a significant drone strike on a Russian ammunition depot in Toropetsa, resulting in large explosions visible from space. Reports indicate that up to 100 drones may have been involved in the attack, with various sources also suggesting that five or six drones successfully penetrated Russian defenses. This warehouse was reportedly stockpiling ballistic missiles and artillery, emphasizing a crucial tactical blow against Russian military capabilities. The attack exemplifies Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian logistics and supply chains across the conflict zone.
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