Russia Claims Drone Strikes Hit Ukrainian Naval Base, Vodafone Data Center, and Ports
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that between late September 26 and early September 27, its drones struck the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' Naval Base at the port of Kiliya, a Vodafone data processing center in Kyiv, a border guard station, logistics centers, warehouses, and port infrastructure. The ministry also claimed its air defense shot down 645 Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian authorities have not responded, and the claims lack independent verification.
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Russia Says Its Forces Struck Ukrainian Navy Base and Border Guard Facility in Kiliya
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on September 27 that its forces conducted strikes late on September 26 into early September 27 against Ukrainian military targets in the port of Kiliya. According to the ministry's statement, the strikes hit the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' Naval Base, a Ukrainian State Border Guard Service base, four warehouses storing Ukrainian military equipment, and berthing facilities. The ministry also reported that Russian forces continued using drones to strike Ukrainian logistics centers, ports, transport infrastructure, as well as communication centers and vessels serving the Ukrainian military. The report is based solely on the Russian Defense Ministry's official account and does not include independent verification or comment from Ukrainian authorities.
Read sourceRussian Defense Ministry Says It Struck Ukrainian Naval Base and Infrastructure
According to a report from Jin10 Data on September 27, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that between late September 26 and early September 27, Russian forces struck the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' Naval Base at the port of Kiliya, a Ukrainian State Border Service base, four warehouses storing Ukrainian military equipment, and berthing facilities. The ministry further stated that Russian forces continued to use drones to attack Ukrainian logistics centers, ports, and transport infrastructure, as well as communication centers and vessels serving the Ukrainian military. The report attributes all claims to the Russian Defense Ministry's official statement.
Read sourceRussia Says It Struck Ukrainian Communications Hub and Naval Base
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on September 27 that its drones struck a data processing center of the Vodafone company in Kyiv, Ukraine, early that morning. According to the ministry, Vodafone is one of the largest operators providing mobile communications and high-speed internet services to the Ukrainian military, including the transmission of intelligence data. The ministry also reported that Russian drones hit Ukrainian military logistics and naval facilities. These included a logistics center in Kyiv Oblast that stores and distributes Western military aid, two warehouses for drones and their warheads in Mykolaiv, the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' naval base at the port of Kiliya, a border guard station, four warehouses storing military supplies, and port infrastructure. The claims are part of ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine and have not been independently verified.
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Russia Says It Struck Ukrainian Communications Facilities and Naval Base in Overnight Drone Attack
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on September 27 that its drones struck a data processing center belonging to Vodafone in Kyiv, Ukraine, early that morning. According to the Russian statement, Vodafone is one of the largest mobile communication and high-speed internet service providers for the Ukrainian military, including for intelligence data transmission. The ministry also reported that Russian drones hit Ukrainian military logistics and naval facilities, including a logistics center in Kyiv Oblast that stores and distributes Western military aid, two drone and warhead warehouses in Mykolaiv, the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' Naval Base at the port of Kiliya, a border guard station, four military supply warehouses, and port infrastructure.
Read sourceRussia Says It Struck Ukrainian Communications Facilities and Naval Base
On September 27, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that early that morning, Russian drones targeted Ukrainian communications infrastructure, specifically Vodafone communication internet services. The ministry also reported strikes on Ukrainian military logistics and naval facilities, including a warehouse in Kyiv Oblast used for storing and distributing Western military aid and its drone components, the headquarters of Ukraine's 'Eastern' Naval Base in Kyliya Port, a border guard station, four warehouses holding military supplies, and port infrastructure. Additionally, a military cargo ship heading to Odesa Port was hit. The Ukrainian side has not yet responded to these claims. The report originates from CCTV News and was published by Jiemian News, carried on the East Money corporate news channel.
Russia Says It Struck Ukrainian Data Center Supporting Starlink Satellite Communications
On September 26, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces conducted drone strikes early that morning targeting Ukrainian port facilities, transport infrastructure, logistics centers, and communication hubs. According to the ministry, one of the strikes hit a data processing center in Kyiv that provides mobile internet and supports the operation of the Starlink satellite communication system for the Ukrainian armed forces. Separately, the ministry reported that between 20:00 on September 25 and 08:00 on September 26, Russian air defense units shot down 645 Ukrainian drones over the Astrakhan, Belgorod, Bryansk, and Voronezh regions, as well as over the Black Sea. The report is based solely on the Russian Defense Ministry's account and has not been independently verified.
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