Explosions reported in occupied Khartsyzk: likely ammo depot hit.


On the night of July 3, a series of powerful explosions occurred in Khartsyzk, which is under occupation in the Donetsk region. According to 'Glavkom', an ammunition depot was likely attacked, leading to explosions and fires.
Information about several strikes on the ammunition depot in Khartsyzk is being circulated online.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces struck an object of the Russian military-industrial complex, specifically the 'Kupol' plant in Izhevsk. This operation was carried out jointly by the Security Service of Ukraine and other defense structures. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that this facility was chosen to reduce Russia's air defense, as it specialized in the production of anti-aircraft missile systems.
Increase in the production of combat aviation in Russia
There were also explosions in occupied Donetsk on the night of July 1, and Luhansk was attacked by drones. Russia is trying to increase the production of combat aviation for both medium-term and long-term prospects. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Russian economy is experiencing stagnation, with internal crisis processes in key sectors.
Conclusion
Explosions occurred at military-industrial complex sites in Ukrainian Khartsyzk and Russian Izhevsk. Russia is trying to increase the production of combat aviation, despite economic problems.
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