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Posted on October 6, 2025
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Ukraine's military struck a major Russian explosives factory and an oil terminal in Crimea, escalating the ongoing conflict.
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's military said on Monday it had struck one of Russia's main factories producing explosives for a wide variety of ammunition for Russia's army as well as an oil terminal in occupied Crimea fueling Moscow's war effort.
Ukraine's forces have stepped up long-range attacks on strategic Russian targets, particularly oil facilities, as diplomatic efforts to end the more than 3-1/2-year-old war have stalled.
In a statement, Ukraine's General Staff said "numerous explosions" were reported after the strike on the Y. M. Sverdlov explosives factory in western Russia, while a fire had broken out following the attack on the oil depot in eastern Crimea's Feodosia.
It added that Ukrainian forces had also struck an ammunition depot in occupied Crimea.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan PeleschukEditing by Gareth Jones)
Military infrastructure refers to the physical structures and facilities that support military operations, including factories, bases, and supply depots.
An oil terminal is a facility for the storage and transfer of oil and petroleum products, often located near ports or refineries.
A long-range attack is a military operation conducted from a significant distance, allowing forces to strike targets without direct engagement.
An ammunition depot is a storage facility for military munitions, including explosives, shells, and other ordnance.
Military operations are crucial in conflict as they can impact the balance of power, influence negotiations, and determine the outcome of wars.
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