Intense Night in Luhansk: Russian Logistics Under Ukrainian Assault
In the temporarily occupied city of Luhansk, controlled by Russian forces, a series of powerful explosions occurred early morning on July 1st, shaking the city and casting doubt on the effectiveness of Russian logistics operations. Preliminary reports indicate that several key infrastructure targets were hit overnight, including logistics centers of the Russian military and, possibly, oil depots located within the city. This wave of attacks appears to be a response to strikes on facilities in the occupied Donetsk the day before. Local Telegram channels have published videos showing footage of explosions and fires in multiple locations. In the recordings, the sounds of drone flights can be heard, confirming the use of unmanned aerial vehicles during the attack. The occupation authorities claimed that Ukrainian forces employed air defense systems to shoot down at least four drones. Beyond Luhansk, other temporarily controlled cities such as Yasinuvata in Donetsk and Antratsyt in Luhansk have also reported explosions and fires. According to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, logistical facilities used by Russian soldiers in Luhansk are burning, disrupting the supply chain for the occupying forces. As of this report, the Ukrainian General Staff has not officially commented on the strikes in Donetsk and Luhansk, but local sources confirm the severity of the situation and its impact on the enemy's logistical capabilities.