Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cruise Missile Production

Officials from Ukrgazdobycha are accused of stealing over 6.7 million dollars during procurement processes. Russian forces conducted strikes targeting Ukrainian cruise missile production facilities. Separately, 175 prisoners of war were returned to Ukraine during a recent exchange. Russian forces targeted military-industrial enterprises in Ukraine. Russian military launched a retaliatory strike targeting Ukrainian defense industry facilities. Russian military officials reported that the Vostok grouping eliminated over 300 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed 3 armored vehicles, 7 cars, 3 field artillery pieces, and an electronic warfare station. Units from the Vostok grouping reportedly advanced deeper into enemy defenses, affecting three mechanized, assault, and long-range assault brigades and three assault regiments. Senior officer Mikhail Gerasimov confirmed these losses.