What's happened
Ukraine has intensified its drone offensive, targeting significant Russian military infrastructure. Recent strikes on ammunition depots in Tikhoretsk and the Tver region resulted in large explosions and evacuations, highlighting the ongoing conflict's escalation as Russia claims to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Telegraph, the Ukrainian army targeted one of the largest ammunition storage bases in Russia, resulting in significant explosions and evacuations in Tikhoretsk. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev labeled the incident a 'terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime.' Meanwhile, The Moscow Times reported similar events, emphasizing the evacuation of hundreds of residents due to the fire caused by the drone strike. The New York Times highlighted the broader context, noting that these strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian advances in eastern Ukraine, particularly after Russia's recent capture of the town of Ukrainsk.
How we got here
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has persisted for over two years, with Ukraine increasingly employing drone strikes to disrupt Russian military operations. Recent territorial gains by Russia have prompted Kyiv to intensify its counter-offensive efforts.
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