Ukrainian Forces Ignite Russian Oil Depot in Strategic Strike
Ukrainian military forces successfully attacked a Russian oil depot in the Rostov region, a vital supply source for Russian troops in occupied Ukraine. The assault was part of broader cross-border operations aimed at diminishing Russia's war capacity. However, Russian authorities claim to have downed Ukrainian drones overnight.
The Ukrainian military has announced a strategic strike on an oil depot in Russia's Rostov region, a critical location supplying fuel to Russian forces in occupied parts of Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff, set the Atlas plant ablaze, marking another effort to disrupt Russia's military operations.
Amid escalating tensions, Ukrainian special operations, in collaboration with rocket forces and artillery, targeted the Rostov facility near Ukraine's eastern border. The strike was part of ongoing cross-border operations seeking to undermine Russia's economic and war potential. However, verification of these claims remains pending, as Reuters has not confirmed the reports independently.
Responding to the attack, Russian defense authorities reported the destruction of 14 Ukrainian drones over the Rostov region. Local officials, including Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar, acknowledged a fire at an industrial site, presumably due to a nighttime drone attack. The larger geopolitical implications of such strikes continue to unfold amidst the long-standing conflict in Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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