The General Staff confirmed the strike on the Russian oil depot in Engels — it supplied fuel to the airfield
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Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:01:00 +0200
Ukrainian Defense Forces hit oil depot in EngelsUkrainian units struck the Krystal Plant oil depot in the Saratov region, where petroleum products were stored.The attack caused multiple explosions in the area of the target, followed by a largescale fire.
Local authorities confirmed damage to an industrial facility.As noted by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the oil depot provided fuel to the Engels2 military airfield, where Russias strategic aviation is based.The strike was carried out by units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces.
The destruction of the oil depot creates serious logistical difficulties for the enemys strategic aviation and significantly limits its ability to strike peaceful Ukrainian cities and civilian objects, the General Staff said in a statement.
Cotton in Engels what is known so farSaratov Region Governor Roman Busargin confirmed drone attacks on the cities of Saratov and Engels.
He said an industrial facility was damaged.Analysis of photos and video footage confirmed that an oil storage facility belonging to an air base is on fire in Engels.
This information is also confirmed by photos published by the governor.According to Russian media, there were 512 strong explosions heard by local residents.
It was later clarified that the number of explosions could have reached 40.According to the Telegram channel Mash, the fire was caused by drone debris that fell near the oil depot.
Videos of the drone flying over Engels have also emerged.
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