Ukraine Uses Storm Shadow Missiles to Strike Russian Command Post in Kursk, Inflicting Significant Losses

Jan 2, 2025, 02:46 PM

The Ukrainian military conducted a precision strike on a Russian army command post in Maryino, Kursk region, on January 2, targeting the 810th Russian Brigade. The attack resulted in significant losses, with Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation center, reporting that the strike caused considerable damage to the Russian forces. The Ukrainian General Staff stated that these strikes aim to reduce Russia's capability to conduct terrorist acts against Ukrainian civilians, while also taking measures to minimize risks to local populations. Earlier reports from December 30, 2024, indicated that a similar strike in the Kursk region killed eight Russian servicemen and injured 22 others, using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles.