Ukrainian strike cripples strategic Russian fuel depot in Smolensk
The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed an attack on a fuel depot in the Smolensk region of Russia utilised by the Russian army.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a fuel depot in Yartsevo, in the Smolensk region, as confirmed by the country's General Staff. The depot, located about 60 kilometres northeast of Smolensk, was a key supply point for the Russian army fighting in Ukraine.
The attack took place early Tuesday morning, Greenwich Mean Time, and was conducted by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces in collaboration with the Unmanned Systems Forces. The action resulted in an explosion and fire, which caused heavy smoke in the area. According to Ukraine's General Staff, storage tanks containing petroleum products caught fire. Earlier, Russian media reported that the attack was executed using Ukrainian drones. The Polish Press Agency reported the information about the attack.
Attack on the depot in Yartsevo
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in Yartsevo, in the Smolensk region, causing a fire. Russian authorities managed the situation and investigated the attack, and photos from the scene quickly appeared on Ukrainian Telegram channels. The Ukrainian Security Service drones also hit an ammunition depot at the Kadamovsky training ground, causing significant logistical difficulties for the Russians. This attack is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to weaken the opponent's combat capabilities.
The Ukrainian armed forces destroyed 40 tanker cars carrying fuel for the Russian army in the Zaporizhia region. The operation also included the destruction of railway tracks, halting deliveries from Crimea and complicating Russia's logistical capabilities. Ukraine's recent drone attacks are part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at dismantling Russia's logistical infrastructure. These successes could significantly impact the operational capabilities of Russian forces conducting activities in Ukraine.
