Russia says it struck Epicentr-K logistics centre in Dubno, Rivne region
In short
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces hit the Epicentr-K logistics centre in Dubno, Rivne region, where it said a warehouse complex was used in the interests of Ukraine's armed forces. RIA Novosti also reported a strike on a container ship delivering cargo to Odesa. The reports rest on the Russian ministry's statement.
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Russia's Defence Ministry said on 20 October that its forces hit the Epicentr-K logistics centre in Dubno, Rivne region. According to the ministry, a warehouse complex used in the interests of Ukraine's armed forces is located on the centre's territory. RIA Novosti, TASS and Interfax all reported the statement. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Interfax wrote that the Russian military said the strike was carried out by a drone (UAV) on Tuesday during the day. [ 3 ]
RIA Novosti also reported that a container ship delivering cargo to Odesa, intended for Ukrainian military, was hit. It added that in response to enemy attacks Russian forces strike decision-making centres, enterprises and warehouses that Ukraine's forces use together with NATO specialists, using strike drones and high-precision long-range weapons. The documents give no details on damage or casualties. [ 1 ]
Why it matters
The documents are Russian official and business outlets relaying a Defence Ministry statement, so they give no independent account of the damage or its effects. They show how Russia describes the targets it says it is hitting.
Key facts
- The Russian Defence Ministry said the Epicentr-K logistics centre in Dubno, Rivne region, was hit. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The ministry said a warehouse complex used in the interests of Ukraine's armed forces is located on the centre's territory. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Interfax reported that the Russian military said the strike was carried out by a drone (UAV) on Tuesday during the day. [ 3 ]
- RIA Novosti reported that a container ship delivering cargo to Odesa intended for Ukrainian military was also hit. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Damage, casualties and the condition of the site after the strike. The documents give no information on damage or casualties and carry no Ukrainian account.
- Whether the site was used for military supply. This is the Russian Defence Ministry's description, relayed by the outlets.
- The container ship strike near Odesa. Only RIA Novosti mentions it, without the ship's name, location or the damage.