The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed a successful strike on a significant russian military supply depot located in temporarily occupied city of Mariupol. The attack, reportedly conducted on a depot identified by Ukrainian intelligence, resulted in the destruction of vital storage infrastructure and a large stockpile of ammunition intended for russian forces in Ukraine.
Although the Ukrainian Navy’s official statement provided limited details, the nature of the target suggests that the strike may have been carried out using Ukrainian-made Neptune cruise missiles. This assumption is based on the proximity of Mariupol to the front line, which is less than 100 km away.
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This development could indicate an increase in the production of Ukrainian cruise missiles, a positive sign for the country’s defense capabilities. However, it also underscores the ongoing shortage of Western-supplied long-range missiles, such as the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG or ATACMS, which has been a subject of discussion in Western media.
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