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On December 14, 2024, Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Train with 40 Fuel Tanks in $4 Million Operation in Zaporizhzhia Region

Dec 15, 2024, 01:02 PM

On December 14, 2024, Ukrainian forces successfully executed a multi-phase special operation in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in the destruction of a Russian train carrying 40 fuel tanks valued at $4 million. The operation, conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Defense Intelligence (HUR), and Special Operations Forces, aimed to disrupt fuel supplies from Crimea to the front lines. The Ukrainian military utilized explosives to detonate the railway tracks, effectively halting the logistical route for Russian forces. This operation marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian sabotage efforts within occupied territories, demonstrating increased operational boldness against Russian military logistics.