Ukraine’s Defense Forces Strike Russian Radar and Depots in Crimea and Donetsk Overnight

Operations by Ukraine’s Defense Forces

According to Главком: During the night of May 28, Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out a series of strikes on Russian military assets in Crimea and Donetsk Oblast, destroying a radar station, ammunition depots, and command posts. These actions followed a strike on May 27 that hit an enemy command post, with confirmed losses of 18 personnel. On the night of May 29, drones targeted an oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast.

Frontline Situation

On the night of May 28, units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck multiple Russian military targets in Crimea and Donetsk Oblast. In Feodosia, a ST-68 air target detection radar station was hit. Drone command posts in the areas of Kalynove and Novohrodivka in Donetsk Oblast were also targeted. Additionally, logistics and supply assets were hit near Mariupol, Novoselivka Druha, and Buhas, along with an ammunition depot near Hrabove in Donetsk region.

On May 27, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a Russian military unit command post near Paraskoviivka. Preliminary reports confirm the destruction of the facility, with enemy losses totaling 18 soldiers, according to the General Staff.

During the night of May 29, drones attacked Russia’s Volgograd Oblast. Following explosions in Volgograd, a fire broke out at the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery, which processes over 15 million tons of oil annually. This marked at least the tenth attack on the facility since the start of the full-scale war.

These operations demonstrate Ukraine’s continued offensive actions against Russian forces, targeting key infrastructure to degrade the enemy’s military capabilities.

The strikes highlight an intensification of Ukrainian military operations, potentially shifting the conflict’s dynamics by reducing Russian combat potential. The situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine remains tense, while attacks on Russian soil showcase Ukraine’s willingness to expand the battlefield. This could carry significant implications for regional security and the strategic approaches of both sides moving forward.

As Ukraine's Defense Forces continue to target critical Russian military infrastructure, a recent strike on a refinery and naval frigate in Novorossiysk further underscores the ongoing escalation of operations. These coordinated attacks are part of a broader strategy to diminish Russia's combat effectiveness and disrupt supply lines. For more details on the recent engagements and their implications, see our coverage of the assault on strategic targets in Novorossiysk.