The Russian military struck Ukrainian defense industry facilities where drones were being built to carry out terrorist attacks the day before, the Defense Ministry said. It is specified that the strike was carried out with high-precision long-range airborne weapons. In addition, they managed to hit the storage sites and drone launch sites. "The goal of the strike has been achieved. The Kiev regime's plans to carry out terrorist attacks against the Russian Federation in the near future have been foiled," the agency noted. In addition, the Russian military destroyed an AFU artillery ammunition depot in Zaporizhzhia Region, as well as a mobile airspace surveillance radar and an American AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery radar on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic. In total, 68 enemy artillery units in firing positions, manpower and military equipment in 102 areas were hit during the day. Russia has been conducting a military special operation in Ukraine since February 24. Vladimir Putin called its task "to protect people who have been subjected to abuse and genocide by the Kiev regime for eight years. According to the president, the ultimate goal of the operation is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions guaranteeing Russia's security. https://ria.ru/20230101/spetsoperatsiya-1842731622.html