Attack and Immediate Response
Ukrainian drones struck a weapons depot in , , targeting facilities storing ballistic and anti-aircraft missiles, leading to significant explosions and a fire covering a 6 km area.
Tver Governor reported the situation was under control but ordered a partial evacuation and the closure of schools in response to the attack and ensuing fire.
Strategic Implications and Reactions
The attack is part of Ukraine's strategy to reduce Russia's missile capabilities, with plans for further similar operations. It underscores Ukraine's increasing drone production and deep strikes into Russian territory.
Russia claimed to have downed 54 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions but did not acknowledge losses in Tver Oblast. The incident has intensified discussions on extending the use of Western long-range missiles by Ukraine.