Ukrainian drones ignite massive blaze at Oryol fuel depot
Ukrainians attacked a fuel depot in Russia using drones. The General Staff reported that one of the largest oil terminals in the suburbs of Oryol was set ablaze.
6:08 AM EST, December 14, 2024
Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel depot in the Russian Oryol region, sparking a fire – informed the region's governor, Andrey Klychkov, overnight. The information was confirmed a few hours later by the General Staff of Ukraine.
"On the night of December 13, 2024, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the 'Steel Horse' dispatch station in the Oryol region of Russia," was reported in the communiqué.
According to the Ukrainians, it is one of the largest oil terminals in the suburbs of Oryol.
Ukrainian strike. "Flames visible over the city"
An enormous fire broke out following the drone strike. Local residents reported explosions and visible pillars of fire during the night, shortly after the attack.
Videos were published on social media. "Flames visible over the city," described the video.
The Production and Dispatch Station "Steel Horse" is part of the Russian military-industrial complex, which provides oil products for the Russian army.
