Zelenskyy briefed by Ukrainian intelligence on destruction of over 60,000 tonnes of ammunition at Russian Baltic Fleet arsenal

Following a briefing from Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that over 60,000 tonnes of ammunition were destroyed at a Baltic Fleet arsenal near St Petersburg.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Report by Chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko. First of all, we discussed the implementation of our plan for long-range sanctions against Russia over this war and the steps needed to bring peace closer. In particular, among the recent successful target engagements on the occupier's territory, it is worth noting the destruction of more than 60,000 tonnes of ammunition at a Baltic Fleet arsenal near St Petersburg."

Details: Zelenskyy said intelligence analysis had also confirmed that "the designated targets of Russian military production facilities had been hit".

"Ukraine's defence forces accurately struck Russian enterprises that produce radio-electronic equipment and other critical components for the needs of the Russian army," the president noted.

Background: Earlier, Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian drones attacked arsenals and a military base in Russia's Leningrad Oblast on the night of 5-6 June.

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