Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps Launches Operation in Luhansk Region: Drones Strike Deep Behind Russian Lines.

3rd Army Corps Operation in Luhansk Region

According to Novyny.live: In response to Russian claims of fully capturing the Luhansk region, Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps has announced a new operation aimed at controlling key supply routes. The corps commander, Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, made the following statement:

“We are launching an operation to control logistics routes in the Luhansk region and Eastern Slobozhanshchyna.” — Andriy Biletsky

As part of this operation, the corps deployed drones to the Izvaryne border checkpoint, located deep in Russian-held territory. These drones successfully struck armored vehicles and ammunition depots at a distance of 200 kilometers from the front line. Currently, the 3rd Army Corps holds control over the following settlements:

• Luhansk
• Alchevsk
• Starobilsk
• Brianka
• Kadiivka

On May 30, Ukrainian drones also hit a tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet and two oil depots. In retaliation, on May 31, Russian occupation forces launched 229 attack drones against Ukraine, including Shahed, Gerbera, Itelmas, and Parody-type decoys. However, Ukrainian air defense forces managed to intercept or suppress 212 of these targets, highlighting the military’s active efforts to secure the airspace.

Operation Objectives

The 3rd Army Corps’ operation in the Luhansk region aims not only to disrupt enemy supply lines but also to actively destroy their equipment and fortifications.

This operation underscores the ongoing Ukrainian military efforts to counter Russian aggression in the east, particularly amid concerns over reported territorial gains by Russian forces. Controlling logistics routes is vital for hindering the supply of resources to Russian troops, which could significantly alter the course of hostilities in the area. Moreover, the effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defense demonstrates an increased readiness to respond to aerial threats, a critical factor in the current phase of the conflict.