Headline: Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post: PVO Mishap Leaves Civilian casualties
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Ukraine’s military, in a precise overnight operation on December 25, targeted and destroyed a Russian command post in the Russian-held town of Льгов (Lgov) in Kursk Oblast, southwestern Russia. The strike, part of Ukraine’s ongoing campaign to degrade Russia’s military capabilities, resulted in reported casualties among Russian officers.
Image: Debris and smoke rise from a damaged five-story residential building following a reported accidental strike by Russia’s air defenses.
The targeted facility housed the 810th Independent Marine Brigade, a Russian forces unit. Ukraine’s Strategic Command confirmed the attack, stating that it was "part of an all-out campaign to weaken the Russian military’s ability to wage war against Ukraine."
In a twist of fate, Russia’s air defense system (PVO) attempted to intercept incoming Ukrainian missiles but accidentally struck a civilian building, leaving part of a five-story apartment block in ruins. Local authorities in Kursk confirmed the incident, revealing that four individuals had lost their lives.
Sources close to Russian authorities, while confirming the strike, offered limited details. Local Telegram channels in the area painted a grim picture, with "Новости Рыльск" stating that "details are still sketchy, but the impact is heavy."
The precision strike underscores Ukraine’s increasing capability to hit high-value Russian targets beyond its borders, a development that raises concerns about Moscow’s ability to effectively coordinate military operations.
Source: Mark VoroShilov
