Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Depot: A Closer Look

In a recent development, Ukraine has used its drones to target a Russian oil depot. This incident happened in the city of Oryol, located approximately 230 miles from Moscow. The attack took place around midnight on Friday, with reports suggesting that drones hit storage tanks, causing explosions. The damage and any potential casualties are not yet known. Ukraine's military units have been striking Russia's energy and military infrastructure for some time now. These strikes aim to weaken Moscow's capabilities in its ongoing conflict. Videos shared by locals show a drone hitting a tank, leading to the explosions. However, these visuals cannot be independently verified. The governor of Oryol Oblast, Andrey Klychkov, shared on Telegram that 11 drones were intercepted over the region. He also mentioned that the fire at the oil depot was contained, with no reported casualties. The local fire services are working to extinguish the remaining flames. This isn't the first time Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure. Just two days prior, a pipeline in Bryansk was attacked, causing a fire. According to Ukraine's military, this pipeline was targeted because it supplies diesel to Russian military transport. At the same time, Russia continues its large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. On Friday, Russia launched around 290 missiles and drones, affecting several regions in Ukraine. The country's energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, noted that the energy sector is once again under heavy attack.