Overnight on October 13th, Ukrainian drones targeted the largest Russian oil depot in Feodosia, occupied Crimea, resulting in a significant blaze. The attack reportedly struck at least five fuel tanks and an electricity substation. This marks the second strike on the facility in a week, as Ukrainian forces continue to target Russian oil infrastructure. The Feodosia oil depot, a critical supply hub for Russian forces with a capacity of 250,000 tons of fuel, is located approximately 250 kilometers from Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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Overnight on October 13th, Ukrainian drones struck the largest Russian oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea, causing a massive fire. According to a source, the SBU targeted at least five tanks and an electricity substation in Feodosia, and another in Simferopol. Social media showed videos of the blaze, which occurred around midnight, marking the second attack on the facility in a week. Located 250 kilometers from Ukrainian-controlled territory, the depot is the largest in Crimea, holding up to 250,000 tons of fuel, supplying Russian forces, and is being targeted in an effort to reduce Russia’s capacity to wage war.
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A fire erupted at an oil depot in the Russian village of Prokhorovka, Belgorod Oblast, following a reported drone attack. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed the fire was extinguished with no casualties, though some storage tanks were damaged. The Russian Defence Ministry stated air defenses intercepted and destroyed 31 Ukrainian drones across several regions, including seven over Belgorod Oblast. Gladkov provided no details on the extent of the damage from the incident.
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Ukraine hits Sochi — oil depot burns, flights grounded in Russia’s top Black Sea resort. Well, this is certainly a developing situation that’s grabbed everyone’s attention. News has emerged that a Ukrainian drone strike has targeted a Lukoil oil depot near Sochi International Airport, and the consequences are significant. The attack has resulted in a substantial fire, forcing the airport to temporarily halt operations. This, of course, is leading to widespread flight delays and causing chaos across various regional hubs. It’s a reminder that even in what’s typically considered a resort paradise, the realities of war can intrude in a very tangible way.… Continue reading
Ukrainian forces attack oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region, and this action has sparked a flurry of discussion. The core of the debate revolves around the strategy behind such strikes and their potential ramifications, especially in the context of a broader geopolitical landscape. It’s clear that targeting oil depots is seen by some as a strategic move, a way to hinder Russia’s ability to sustain its military operations in Ukraine. Crippling fuel supplies directly impacts the logistics, making it harder to keep the wheels of war, and the hardware, moving.
This action, the destruction of an oil depot, has a tangible effect, a practical impact on Russia’s capabilities.… Continue reading
A second Ukrainian drone strike on January 14th further damaged the oil depot at the Kristal plant in Engels, Russia, causing a four-day fire. The attack, confirmed by Ukraine’s General Staff, resulted in the deaths of two emergency responders and significant damage to fuel storage, reducing Russian military logistical capabilities. Governor Busargin reported the fire is largely contained, despite ongoing emergency response efforts and citizen complaints about smoke. The strike reportedly destroyed three and damaged six fuel tanks, impacting nearly 800,000 tons of storage capacity.
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A drone attack on January 7-8 ignited a fire at the Kombinat Kristal oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast, resulting in a five-day firefighting effort. Two firefighters perished, and one was hospitalized during the extensive operation. Authorities declared a state of emergency in Engels, and while the fire is now under control, Governor Busargin reported decreasing smoke and fire size. The depot, a federal facility supplying the Engels-2 airbase, sustained significant damage.
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