Over the past several months, the war had gradually moved deep inside Russian territory. In September, Ukraine targeted depots in the Russian towns of Tikhoretsk and Toropets with drones, setting ablaze over 30,

Strikes on weapons arsenals are crucial to weaken Moscow’s overwhelming superiority in battlefield firepower, analysts said.

Specialists from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have discussed the Ukrainians' destruction of an ammunition depot in Tver Oblast, western Russia, which caused a minor earthquake. They believe this event will influence Russia's actions in Ukraine and significantly hinder their operations.