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Ukrainian Strike on Ammo Depot Could Disrupt Russian Operations for Mths According to Estonian intelligence chief Col. Ants Kiviselg, strike caused the explosion of 30,000 tons of ammunition, equivalent to 750,000 artillery shells.

Ukraine destruction of major Russian ammunition depot on Sept. 18 could significantly disrupt Russian military operations in coming mths. The Institute for Study of War (ISW) reported on Sept. 22 that the loss of thousands of munitions stored in the warehouse near Toropets, in Russia’s Tver region, may have a long-term impact on Russia’s ability to maintain its military operations at a consistent pace.

Ukraine’s Special Services said last week that the drone strike on Toropets ammo depot was a joint operation by Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Special Operations Forces (SSO).

The warehouse was home to missiles for Iskander operational-tactical missile systems, Tochka-U tactical missile systems, KABs, and artillery ammunition. According to Estonian intelligence chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg, the strike caused the explosion of 30,000 tons of ammo, equivalent to 750,000 artillery shells.Given that Russian forces typically fire 10,000 shells at Ukrainian positions each week, Kiviselg estimates that the strike destroyed enough stockpiles to last two to three months.

While it is unclear, the 30,000 tons included all types of munitions, attack clearly dealt a heavy blow to Russian reserves, the U.S. think-tank, ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistical hubs are expected to create widespread operational challenges for Russian forces

Other mews: Ukrainian Paratroopers Breach Russian Defenses in New Kursk Offensive Push. The report doesn’t specify the exact location or timing of the Kursk front breach, but Kyiv Post using NASA FIRMS data, suggest it likely near to Glushkovo area disruptions could compel Russian military leadership to reorganize & disperse supply chains within Russia to mitigate further losses.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/39415