Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Base in Krasnodar

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Shahed drone storage facility in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, reportedly destroying around 400 Iranian-made attack drones. This operation, conducted in collaboration with the Security Service of Ukraine, resulted in secondary explosions at the site, which housed critical Russian military assets. The destruction of these drones, constituting nearly five percent of Russia's total deployed inventory, is expected to hinder Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine. Despite this significant strike, experts warn that the victory may only be temporary as Russia can still acquire more drones from Iran or produce them locally. Ukrainian air defenses have been effective in shooting down a majority of incoming Shahed drones, but some still manage to inflict damage on civilian targets. The attack underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict and Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian capabilities.