15 Jan: Russian Aviation Is CRIPPLED. 1 MILLION TONS OF JET FUEL DESTROYED. | War in Ukraine

Today there is a lot of news from the Russian Federation.

Here, Ukraine intensified its series of deep strikes into Russian territory, continuing a calculated campaign to dismantle Moscow’s logistical and operational capabilities. Dealing devastating damage to critical infrastructure, these precision operations aim to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its war effort.

The target of the first attack was the Engels Air Base in the Saratov region. According to the latest reports, the fire has already destroyed three massive fuel tanks and damaged six more, holding over one million cubic meters of fuel. Engels is a vital hub for Russian strategic aviation and has now been targeted twice by Ukrainian forces, with the latest strike igniting an inferno that has been burning for almost a week. This base serves as a launch point for long-range bombers involved in missile attacks on Ukraine, making it a priority target for the Ukrainian armed forces.

The destruction of fuel depots at Engels, which support these bombers, has created logistical challenges, severely disrupting Russian air operations. Russian emergency services have struggled to contain the blaze for over five days, underscoring the scale of the destruction. This operation exemplifies Ukraine's ability to reach deep into Russian territory and target assets critical to Moscow’s war machine.

In order to achieve this goal and ensure the maximum level of destruction, Ukrainians utilized a three-phase strategy. First, a general drone strike is launched to trigger and identify air defense positions and establish precise flight patterns. Second, pinpoint strikes neutralize these defenses; and finally, the main blow is delivered against high-value targets under clear skies.

The second and third strikes in the Ukrainian campaign exemplify this strategy with attacks on Taganrog and Millerovo airfields in the Rostov region. Ukrainian drones overwhelmed Russian air defenses, forcing them to engage and reveal their positions. This preliminary phase was followed by targeted strikes that destroyed critical air defense systems, such as the Pantsir-S1, S-300, and Buk-M1 units. By disabling these defenses, Ukraine ensured unimpeded access for subsequent strikes on vital targets.

The same methodology was employed in the next strike in Rostov, where drones overloaded Russian air defense, followed by a direct hit by a Neptune missile delivering a devastating blow against a warehouse with reconnaissance drones that correct enemy strikes on Ukrainian cities and the front line. Residents complained about the loud explosions heard throughout the whole night and the Security Service of Ukraine commented on the next day that their work in the enemy rear will continue.

One of the most important targets was the command post of Russia’s 8th Guards Combined Arms Army in Khartsyzk, Donetsk region, destroyed by a precision strike. This facility was pivotal in coordinating Russian operations in the Kurakhove direction.

In the next strike in Krasnodar Krai, Ukrainian drones struck the base of the 238th artillery brigade and a nearby airfield, adding to the challenges faced by Russian ground forces.

Ukrainian forces also struck the naval base in Novorossiysk in a daring drone operation, which is a home to elements of the Black Sea Fleet. Though details of the damage remain unclear, the attack signals Ukraine’s intent to continue tormenting the Russian naval dominance in the Black Sea.

Finally, a significant blow was also dealt in Tatarstan, where a drone strike ignited a massive fire at the Taneco oil refinery. This facility is a crucial component of Russia’s energy infrastructure, and the damage further strains Moscow’s ability to sustain its war economy.

Overall, these strikes serve clear strategic and operational goals. By targeting logistical hubs, airfields, command posts, and key infrastructure, Ukraine seeks to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war effectively. The destruction of air defenses and drone warehouses reduces Moscow’s capacity to launch precision strikes, while attacks on fuel depots and oil refineries hinder its ability to sustain operations. By targeting critical assets deep within Russian territory, Ukraine forces Moscow to divert resources to defense and reassess its operational strategy.

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[eh]

Fighting smart. It’s absolutely astonishing what Ukraine has achieved.

[getreal]

2:40 'Residents complained about the loud explosions throughout the whole night...' I hope their ludicrous complains make them aware that their country is actually in a war and that they can be glad that they were not the target.

[robertgranholm]

This is what will cause Russia to stop its aggression, not losses on the front lines.

[Geoff-mj]

Once again Ukraine demonstrates its ability to outthink Russia.
Fantastic work.

[NN-sjfg]

It is about time that Ukraine has been allowed to repay Russia.

[PHILLIPMITCHELL-ot]

Really like the 5 minute video, concise and to the point 👍
🇺🇦🇬🇧🇬🇮🇺🇦 👍❤️

[marciomiranda]

Strength and Resilience, that God Bless the warriors and population of Ukraine, Forward Ukraine .... direct from São Paulo, Brazil

[Douchebigelow]

You dont have to look too far in russian history to see that most of the successful soviet commanders/leaders were ukrainian.

[perfectionbox]

"Oh no, the fuel depot was destroyed!"
"No biggie. We also lost the aircraft, so we don't need the fuel."

[flyboymb]

This was a strike to not only show Russia that Ukraine can severely hit their interior with minimal effort, it is a message to the West, especially the USA, that Ukraine has no intention of surrendering.

[alandevries]

Thank you for the report. Slava Ukraine.

[disturbingdevelopment]

I loved the comment: "nearby residents complained about loud explosions...". The SMO was supposed to be located in Ukraine. What happened?

[PandemoniumMeltDown]

Russian press was full of holes, between two tears of rage, they couldn't say publicly what air defense was doin'... their silences speak volumes!

[ryangattorna]

Thank you so much or keeping up on these situations!

[burnerjack]

Other than Nuclear Capability, by what metric are we to continue to consider Russia a Superpower?
Not Militarily. Not Economically. Not Technically. Not Demographically.
It really is amazing. We are watching events unfold that most are probably not grasping how profound they are.

[hardtackbeans]

As most russian stories end . . . 'And then it got worse'.

[jprehberger]

An underreported aspect of strikes like this is the vast intel needed to create the targeting data. How Ukraine is collecting this intel in the middle of the war just blows my mind.

[Avenger]

1 millions de tonnes de carburant représente environs une capacité de 900 sorties pour une vingtaine bombardiers stratégiques russes d'après un article que j'ai lu.

Donc si ont fait le calcul: 20 bombardiers Tu-160 et Tu-122 transportant environs 4 à 6 missiles hypersoniques ou bombes planantes chacun (soit 160 projectiles lancés par sortie), le tout multiplié par 900 et on obtient: 108 000 missiles/ bombes qui ne peuvent être larguées sur la population et les infrastructures Ukrainiennes.

Horrible défaite pour Poutine et les Ukrainiens n'en ont pas finit avec lui.

[Weesel]

That's pretty widespread! impressivel

[qubitza]

This is great news! Thanks for your reports.