Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft-Owned Oil Depots in Smolensk Region
The governor of the Smolensk region confirmed that there were no casualties reported in the attack on two Rosneft-owned oil depots in Russia’s Smolensk region.
Details of the Attack
- A Ukrainian intelligence source revealed that drones sent by Ukraine’s SBU security service targeted the oil depots.
- Reports indicated that the depots contained 26,000 cubic meters of fuel.
- The attack resulted in major fires and the evacuation of personnel from the facilities.
Statement from the Source
The source from the SBU stated, “The SBU continues to effectively destroy military infrastructure and logistics that provide fuel to the Russian army in Ukraine. These facilities are and will remain our absolutely legitimate targets.”
Emergency services responded to the incident, with some residents being evacuated from parts of Lipetsk in Russia’s southwest. Russian regional officials confirmed fires at the facilities following the drone attack.
Confirmation of No Casualties
Vasily Anokhin, the governor of the Smolensk region, reassured the public through a statement on the Telegram messaging app that there were no casualties resulting from the attack.
