Ukrainian strikes disrupt Russian logistics, Kadyrov vows revenge
The Ukrainian armed forces, in collaboration with military intelligence and security services, conducted a successful operation in the Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday, destroying 40 fuel tank cars intended for the Russian army. Simultaneously, on Sunday morning, Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosguard barracks in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya.
6:02 PM EST, December 15, 2024
According to information provided by the Suspilne portal, which cites sources in the Ukrainian special services, the operation in the Zaporizhzhia region was carried out in two stages near the village of Oleksiivka in Russia-controlled territory.
First, railway tracks were blown up, stopping the train coming from occupied Crimea. Then, using drones and HIMARS rockets, the locomotive and 40 fuel tank cars intended for the Russian armed forces were destroyed.
The damage to the railway tracks effectively disrupted fuel deliveries from Crimea, and the timetable for restoring train service on this route remains unknown. The Polish Press Agency (PAP) highlights this operation's significance in weakening the Russian army's logistical capabilities in the region.
Drones over the capital of Chechnya. Kadyrov threatened retaliation
Meanwhile, in Grozny, a drone attack targeted the barracks of the Russian National Guard.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the republic, reported via social media that no one was injured in the attack, and air defenses shot down two other drones. He also promised "revenge" and announced that, in retaliation, Russia conducted a missile strike on Kharkiv, which allegedly resulted in 200 casualties.
These reports were partially refuted by Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the military authorities of the Kharkiv region, who confirmed the attack on Kharkiv but stated one person was killed. The independent portal Meduza also cites reports of the attack, highlighting discrepancies in casualties.
