(Kyiv) – Ukrainian intelligence services (SBU) and the Navy carried out a successful operation on January 10, 2025, targeting a Russian reconnaissance drone storage facility in the Rostov region of Russia. The attack involved the use of both SBU-operated drones and a Neptune missile, which led to the detonation of munitions at the facility.
According to reports, the operation took place overnight and was designed to strike a key Russian military asset near the village of Chaltyr in Rostov Oblast. The SBU drones were initially deployed to “overload” Russian air defense systems, creating the opportunity for a Neptune missile to strike the facility. Social media posts from Russian citizens reported hearing the sounds of drones and air defense systems, followed by a loud explosion, indicating the success of the strike. There were also reports of secondary explosions near Chaltyr, suggesting that munitions within the facility had detonated as a result of the missile strike.
An informed source from the SBU confirmed the destruction of the warehouse, which housed reconnaissance drones used by Russian forces to conduct attacks on Ukrainian cities and military positions. The source stated that this operation would reduce the number of Russian drones operating in the region and that similar operations targeting military assets in Russia would continue.
Additionally, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, reported that other military facilities in Rostov and Leningrad regions were also targeted. These operations are part of a broader effort by Ukraine to disrupt Russian military operations behind enemy lines.
The attack on the Rostov facility follows reports from Russian sources indicating a fire at the PlastiFactor enterprise, which was allegedly caused by a drone strike. The fire resulted in damage to several buildings, including seven homes and a school, though no casualties were reported. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 40 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the incident, although this assertion has not been independently verified.
| Key Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted Facility | Jan 10, 2025 | Russian reconnaissance drone warehouse in Rostov destroyed |
| Strike Method | Jan 10, 2025 | SBU drones overload air defense, followed by Neptune missile strike |
| Secondary Explosions | Jan 10, 2025 | Secondary detonation of munitions reported near Chaltyr |
| Additional Attacks | Jan 2025 | Ukrainian forces target camouflaged military facilities in Rostov and Leningrad |
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