The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have struck railway…
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have struck railway infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Consensus
- Russian forces conducted strikes on railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Dnipro, andSumy regions of Ukraine.
- The strikes were carried out using drones 'Gheran' (Gheran).
- The targeted infrastructure was used in support of the Ukrainian military (VСU).
- In the area of Lozova, Kharkiv region, a railway crane, repair train, and locomotive were hit.
- In the area of Kudashivka, Dnipro region, a locomotive was hit.
- In the area of Belany, Sumy region, a locomotive was hit.
- The attacks occurred on or around August 9, 2024.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense (Minoborony) reported these actions.
Points of divergence
- A strike on a military train with equipment in Vishnyeve, Dnipro region, occurred on August 7, using both a 'Gheran' drone and an 'Iskander' missile. — vm
- On August 9, Russian forces attacked energy and transport infrastructure used by VСU, including port infrastructure and civilian ships involved in VСU logistics. — vedomosti
- Russian forces destroyed fuel storage facilities in Belyary and Novye Belyary, and established control over the settlement of Ivanovka in Kharkiv region. — m24
- Russian forces destroyed a logistics center of VСU in Sumy region earlier. — vedomosti
- On July 25, Russian forces destroyed a cargo ship in Mykolaiv port, attacked port infrastructure in Odessa, and destroyed a warehouse with military equipment in Izmail. — vm
- The strikes were conducted at night on August 9 using precision weapons and drones. — m24
- Russian forces destroyed a cargo ship carrying military equipment in the Black Sea. — vedomosti
- A Polish publication claimed Russia has achieved full maritime blockade of Ukraine. — vm
Coverage (8 sources)
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck railway locomotives used in support of Armed Forces of Ukraine. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- «Gerani» struck locomotives of Armed Forces of Ukraine in three regions of Ukraine — Ведомости
- Ministry of Defense: Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck railway infrastructure of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck railway infrastructure used in the interests of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck Ukrainian Armed Forces railway infrastructure — Вести
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck railway infrastructure of Armed Forces of Ukraine in three regions of Ukraine — Москва 24
- Armed Forces of the Russian Federation destroyed a train convoy with Ukrainian military equipment in Dnipro region — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Defense showed footage of destruction of railway wagon with VU equipment — Вести