Feb 19 β€’ 03:44 UTC πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Estonia ERR

Ukraine set fire to oil depot in Velikiye Luki with airstrike

Ukraine launched an airstrike on an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Russia, setting it ablaze without causing civilian casualties according to initial reports.

Ukrainian armed forces conducted an airstrike on the oil depot located in Velikiye Luki, Pskov oblast, Russia, during the night leading into Thursday, igniting a significant fire. The attack was designed to target Russian military resources amid ongoing conflicts in the region, reflecting Ukraine's military strategy in its confrontation with Russia. Governor Mikhail Vedernikov of the Pskov region reported the incident via the messaging app Max, confirming that one of the oil tanks at the facility was on fire. Thankfully, he noted that there were no immediate reports of injuries among civilians or workers at the depot, which highlights the precision of the strike or the preparedness of Ukrainian forces to minimize collateral damage. This incident is part of a broader pattern of drone strikes being utilized by Ukraine to disrupt Russian supply lines and resource availability, particularly in areas close to its borders. The sighting of severe fires at the facility, as shared by a monitoring social media channel, underscores the intensity of the conflict and Ukraine's ongoing efforts to undermine Russian logistics. Such operations could further escalate tensions, impacting both domestic sentiments in Russia and Ukraine's international standing.

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