Ukrainian drone strike ignites major fire at Russian oil depot
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that overnight from Friday to Saturday, Ukrainian forces conducted an attack on one of Russia's largest oil storage facilities, located in the Oryol region. The operation utilized drones, as reported earlier by Ukrainian media.
11:26 AM EST, December 14, 2024
"As a result of this operation, a 'massive fire' broke out at the site," the general staff announced in a communication on Facebook. "Units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other army components, damaged an oil storage facility in the Oryol region in western Russia," they added.
"The site of the strike is part of the Russian military-industrial complex and provides petroleum product supplies to the army," noted the staff. Ukrainian forces emphasized that the targeted facility is one of the largest oil storage facilities in Russia.
The governor of the Oryol region, Andrey Klychkov, reported on Telegram that 11 drones were shot down over the region. He added that there is no information about casualties.
Ukrainian media previously reported the use of drones in this operation. This attack marks another strike on Russia's logistical infrastructure. Social media was flooded with footage of the fire at the facility.
In efforts to disrupt fuel supplies to the Russian army, Ukrainian troops are focusing on strategic facilities. Damaging the oil storage facility in the Oryol region could impact the operational capabilities of the Russian armed forces.
