Ukrainian drones strike key Russian fuel site, spark explosions
Ukrainians conducted another successful attack on Russian fuel infrastructure. On Tuesday morning, drones attacked a refinery in Saratov. A series of explosions were also heard near an airbase close to the city of Engels.
The head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, confirmed the attack on the refinery.
"The Saratov oil refinery is one of the key elements of Russian fuel infrastructure. Its processing capacity reaches about 8 million tons of oil annually. The facility plays an important role in supplying the Russian army with fuel," wrote Kovalenko on Telegram.
Meanwhile, in the vicinity of the city of Engels, in Saratov Oblast, several explosions were heard. There is an airbase there where Russian strategic bombers are stationed. Russian Telegram channels, citing reports from local residents, mentioned at least 11 explosions.
Series of attacks in Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that last night it shot down 40 Ukrainian drones over various regions: 18 over Saratov, 13 over Rostov, six over Bryansk, two over Volgograd, and one over Belgorod.
Source: PAP
