Key facts
- Russia claimed to have destroyed a large underground depot in western Ukraine.
- The depot reportedly contained Western-supplied missiles and ammunition.
- Russia stated a Kinzhal hypersonic missile was used in the strike.
- The strike allegedly occurred in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
- Ukraine has not confirmed the strike or its location.
Russia's defense ministry announced on Saturday that its forces had destroyed a large underground depot containing Western-supplied missiles and ammunition in western Ukraine using a Kinzhal hypersonic missile. The ministry stated that the strike took place in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the strike or provided details on the alleged destruction of the depot. The use of hypersonic missiles, which Russia claims are difficult to intercept, has been a recurring theme in its military operations in Ukraine. This claim comes amid ongoing fighting and international efforts to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry to counter Russian forces.