Ukraine strikes key Russian airfield in Crimea and bridges in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine's defence forces hit the Hvardiiske airfield in occupied Crimea and two road bridges in Donetsk Oblast, along with three ammunition depots.
Ukraine's General Staff reported on July 5 that its forces struck the Hvardiiske airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 4-5. The extent of damage is currently unknown. Hvardiiske is described as one of Russia's key military airfields in Crimea, used for basing tactical and naval aviation, supporting combat sorties, logistics, and aircraft maintenance.
Additionally, Ukrainian troops targeted a road bridge over the Hruzkyi Yalanchyk River near Huselnykove and a road bridge over the Kalmius River near Staromariivka in Donetsk Oblast. The military also stated that three Russian ammunition depots were hit in Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson oblasts.
Background: Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that Ukraine's defence forces struck over 200,000 Russian military assets in June.
