Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Depot and Aircraft Factory
Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range strikes, reportedly hitting key Russian infrastructure in Voronezh and Smolensk overnight.
- Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in Liski, Voronezh region, causing fires in fuel storage tanks used by Russian forces.
- This marks the second attack on the same oil depot within a week, with previous fires taking days to extinguish.
- A separate drone strike targeted an aircraft factory in Smolensk, where Su-25 fighter jets are modernized, with reports of explosions and potential damage.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted 55 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including 17 over Smolensk, though some debris caused damage.
- Ukraine also faced a significant drone and missile barrage overnight, with its air defenses reportedly intercepting 131 drones and four missiles, though details of any damage remain unclear.