Ukraine’s General Staff has officially confirmed a series of drone strikes on key Russian military targets, putting to rest speculation stemming from local reports and social media activity.

In a statement, Ukrainian officials said that overnight on 11 June, drone units, in coordination with other defense elements, struck multiple facilities across Russia, including the Tambov Gunpowder Plant, an ammunition depot in Kursk Oblast, and the Buturlinovka airfield in Voronezh Oblast.

“A number of critical facilities belonging to Russia were struck,” the General Staff said, adding that the operations were part of an effort to “undermine the enemy’s capacity to produce explosives and use ammunition.”

Targets confirmed by Ukraine:

• Tambov Gunpowder Plant: The facility was hit and fires were recorded. It plays a central role in Russia’s military-industrial complex, producing gunpowder and pyroxylin, an ingredient used in explosives.
• Kursk Oblast: Ukrainian forces targeted an ammo depot linked to Russia’s 106th Airborne Division. Regional officials said one civilian was injured and two medical posts were damaged near Rylsk.
• Voronezh Oblast: The Buturlinovka airfield was also hit. Russian officials reported over 15 drones were intercepted overnight, with no damage on the ground.

The statement noted that damage assessments are ongoing: “The effects of the fire strike are being clarified.”