Ukrainian forces conducted a strategic operation on December 14, 2024, which resulted in the derailment and destruction of a Russian fuel train in the Zaporizhzhia region. The operation involved multiple stages:
Sabotage: The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), along with other military units, sabotaged the railway tracks near the village of Oleksiyivka in the Bilmatsky district, causing the train to stop. This sabotage was a coordinated effort to disrupt fuel supply routes from Crimea to Russian-occupied territories in Zaporizhzhia.
HIMARS Strike: Following the derailment, the train was targeted by HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) strikes. These strikes hit the locomotive and several cars, ensuring that the fuel could not be salvaged. The operation effectively destroyed 40 tank cars carrying fuel, with the total value of the destroyed fuel estimated at $4 million.
Drone Usage: After the initial strikes, unmanned systems were utilized to further damage any remaining fuel tanks, ensuring complete destruction of the train's cargo.
This operation is part of a broader strategy by Ukrainian forces to disrupt Russian logistics, particularly fuel supplies that are crucial for military operations in the region. Posts on X have highlighted the precision and effectiveness of this multi-phase operation, indicating significant impact on Russian supply lines.
This strategic strike comes at a time when both sides are engaged in intense battles, with Ukraine aiming to undermine Russian military capabilities through logistical disruptions.
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