Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has executed over 100 successful strikes against Russian targets in a strategic 40-day campaign aimed at escalating the costs for Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. The SBU announced on August 4 that its drone operators targeted a wide array of strategic Russian assets, including defense industrial base enterprises, airbases, air defense systems, command posts, warships, tankers, oil refineries, and logistical networks since the campaign began on June 26.<\/p>\n
The SBU highlighted significant strikes on the Yevpatoria Aircraft Plant and airbases in Crimea, as well as on Engels Airbase in Saratov Oblast and Khanskaya Airbase in the Adygea Republic. These operations resulted in the destruction of a Tu-95MS strategic bomber, two Su-35 fighter jets, and two L-39 combat training aircraft. Additionally, 14 Russian oil refineries and other oil infrastructure, two cargo ships, and two shadow fleet oil tankers were hit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the approval of another SBU operation, though details remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n
Beyond the SBU’s efforts, Ukrainian forces have launched extensive strikes on Russian military, logistics, and economic assets. Notably, they have targeted at least 19 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since July 18. Ukrainian forces have also conducted approximately 200 strikes on Russian cargo ships and oil tankers in the Black and Azov seas, significantly reducing Russia’s refining capacity. Despite some Russian milbloggers downplaying the campaign’s success, others acknowledge the strikes’ impact.<\/p>\n
Ukraine’s operations have strained Russian businesses, air defenses, and logistics. Bloomberg reported that Ukraine’s strikes have forced Russia to export near-record amounts of crude oil due to reduced refining capacity. Russian insurance companies have stopped covering military risks for cargo ships in the Black and Azov seas, and foreign insurers have raised war insurance rates. The Ukrainian strikes have also affected Russian consumers and businesses reliant on the Wildberries platform.<\/p>\n
Ukrainian forces continue to suppress Russian air defenses, making rear areas more vulnerable to further strikes. Russia’s response has been inadequate, with resources diverted to defend strategic targets rather than the frontline. This ongoing pressure complicates Russia’s ability to counter Ukraine’s strike campaigns effectively.<\/p>\n
Ukraine’s strategic strikes have also targeted Russian communications infrastructure and transportation networks, further disrupting Russian operations. Ukrainian forces have advanced in several areas, countering Russian offensives and maintaining pressure on Russian positions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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