Ukraine Targets Russian 51st Army Headquarters in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces conducted a precision missile strike against two Russian command posts in occupied Donetsk on August 28. The attack targeted the primary and reserve headquarters of the 51st Combined Arms Army, utilizing French-made SCALP cruise missiles. OSINT analysts identified one target as a reinforced facility beneath an apartment complex. While reports suggest the strike aimed at senior Russian staff including Lt. Gen. Sergei Milchakov, official confirmation of fatalities is pending. Local officials reported eight civilian injuries.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Donetsk, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Post