In a bold move, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone attack that set ablaze a Russian oil installation in the Rostov region, a significant escalation in their counter-offensive strategy. The nighttime operation, deemed the longest-range by Ukrainian forces, targeted two oil depots containing 22 tanks, causing a massive fire that required over 200 firefighters to contain. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) orchestrated the attack as part of their ongoing efforts to weaken Russia’s economic potential to sustain its war efforts.Simultaneously, the Ukrainian military has been actively repelling Russian offensives across multiple fronts. In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have thwarted Russian attempts to break through defenses in the Pokrovsk direction, with ongoing battles in the Kupyansk, Lysychansk, and Severodonetsk areas. The enemy has suffered substantial losses, including personnel and military equipment, as Ukraine continues to demonstrate resilience against the aggressor.Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian servicemen remain confident in maintaining their supply lines and repelling Russian advances. As the war enters its third year, the use of drone technology by both sides has become a prominent feature of the battlefield, with Ukraine expanding the range of their unmanned vehicles in response to the challenges they face and while awaiting further Western military aid.
Key points
- Ukraine’s SBU conducted a drone attack on a Russian oil installation in Rostov, igniting 22 oil tanks.
- The attack is part of Ukraine’s strategy to disrupt Russia’s economic capabilities to support the war.
- Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled Russian military offensives, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
