Ukraine’s military has shared videos showing the destruction of pontoon bridges and engineering equipment in the Kursk region using the U.S.-manufactured HIMARS system, marking the first official acknowledgment of the use of Western weapons in the offensive. Pontoon bridges are temporary structures used to maintain critical supply lines when permanent bridges are damaged. The videos have been geolocated to specific areas in the Kursk region, indicating targeted strikes on infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy has emphasized the need to create problems for Russia on its own territory to drive the occupier from Ukrainian land. Recent drone attacks by Ukraine on a diesel depot in Russia’s Rostov region have caused a massive fire that has been burning for days. The depot was said to store oil products used to supply the Russian army, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
The videos shared by Ukraine may be aimed at projecting confidence in its military capabilities and causing unease within Russia. The ongoing destruction of infrastructure and strategic targets in Russian territory highlights Ukraine’s determination to resist the occupation. The impact of these attacks on Russia’s logistical supply lines and infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident, posing challenges for the Kremlin.
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