>>>514095211 (cont'd)
Russia & the Warfront (2/2)
>>> Satellite images confirmed that the August 15 explosion at the “Elastic” gunpowder plant in Ryazan region destroyed 300 tons of artillery propellant and 600 rounds of 152mm shells. The incident worsened Russia’s munitions shortages.
>>> The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov region sustained heavy damage from Ukrainian drone strikes. At least eight oil tanks were hit, six destroyed completely and two damaged, forcing the refinery to stop operations.
>>> Reuters reported that Novatek’s gas condensate plant in Ust-Luga port suspended work after a Ukrainian drone strike on 24 August. One of the plant’s three processing units was destroyed in the fire.
>>> Russian officials confirmed the deployment of modified “blyatbarn 2025” vehicles to the army. The improvised systems highlight Moscow’s reliance on unconventional equipment amid shortages.
>>> German outlet BILD reported that Russian generals failed to achieve Kremlin objectives during the summer offensive. Analysts described the campaign as a clear strategic failure.
>>> Russian authorities continued purges in the Ministry of Defense. Another general linked to former minister Sergei Shoigu was arrested, showing deepening divisions within the military elite.