Ukrainian drone strikes cripple Russian fuel reserves in Tambov

Ukrainian drones are once again striking Russian refineries and fuel depots. During a night attack, oil depots in the Russian Michurinsky municipality in the Tambov region caught fire. This is another successful attack conducted by Ukraine's special forces, the SBU.

Kommersant reports that the governor of the Russian Tambov region, Maksim Yegorov, reported the night drone attack on the fuel depots. According to his account, a fire broke out as a result of the strike, and eleven fire brigades participated in extinguishing it.

"The nearest settlement is 2 miles away. If necessary, residents will be evacuated. Everything is ready for this. The situation is under control," wrote Yegorov on Telegram.

This is another attack by Ukraine in recent days. Last week, drone strikes caused a fire at the Platonovskaya oil depot in the Rasskazovsky region. The fire was extinguished within 24 hours. On the same day, drone remnants were discovered in the Pervomayskiy region, which exploded in mid-air. In both cases, no one was injured, indicated Kommersant.

Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have already damaged more than 30 Russian refineries and fuel depots, with their drones capable of reaching targets in Russia up to 930 miles away, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.

The head of state emphasized that Ukrainians should be aware of the Centre's contribution to disrupting Russia's economic potential. He highlighted the importance of the "reducing" of Russia's economic potential, which supports the war, and the significance of the strikes on Russian oil industry facilities.

Ukrainian forces and special services regularly conduct advanced operations on Russian territory using drones. Military, industrial, and technological targets are attacked, including in regions significantly distant from Ukraine's borders, such as Tatarstan and the Leningrad region.