Fire Rages at Russian Oil Depot After Drone Strike in Volgograd Region
A devastating drone attack on an oil depot in Russia's southern Volgograd region sparked a massive fire, regional authorities said on Saturday. The governor of the region, Andrei Bocharov, warned that people living near the affected area might need to be evacuated due to potential damage.
The latest incident is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to cripple Moscow's oil export revenue and deny the Kremlin its coveted foreign exchange earnings. This strategic move follows a broader effort by Kyiv officials to "weaponise winter" against Russia's civilian population, cutting off heat, light, and running water.
Just one day after this attack, Russia launched a fierce barrage of hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Ukraine, killing at least four people in the capital. The strike included a powerful hypersonic missile that struck western Ukraine for the first time since the war began almost four years ago, sending a clear warning to NATO allies.
The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness after Russia's Defence Ministry claimed its forces targeted Ukrainian energy facilities and fuel depots with aviation, drones, missiles, and artillery. The impact of this attack is still unclear, but Kyiv's electricity grid has been shut down for repairs, and residents are facing a severe shortage of heat, water, and public transportation.
This devastating assault on Ukraine comes as talks between Kyiv and its allies aimed to establish a defense strategy against further Russian aggression are gaining momentum. However, the situation remains grim, with half of Kyiv's apartment blocks still without heat due to previous attacks, leaving residents braving temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).
A devastating drone attack on an oil depot in Russia's southern Volgograd region sparked a massive fire, regional authorities said on Saturday. The governor of the region, Andrei Bocharov, warned that people living near the affected area might need to be evacuated due to potential damage.
The latest incident is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to cripple Moscow's oil export revenue and deny the Kremlin its coveted foreign exchange earnings. This strategic move follows a broader effort by Kyiv officials to "weaponise winter" against Russia's civilian population, cutting off heat, light, and running water.
Just one day after this attack, Russia launched a fierce barrage of hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Ukraine, killing at least four people in the capital. The strike included a powerful hypersonic missile that struck western Ukraine for the first time since the war began almost four years ago, sending a clear warning to NATO allies.
The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness after Russia's Defence Ministry claimed its forces targeted Ukrainian energy facilities and fuel depots with aviation, drones, missiles, and artillery. The impact of this attack is still unclear, but Kyiv's electricity grid has been shut down for repairs, and residents are facing a severe shortage of heat, water, and public transportation.
This devastating assault on Ukraine comes as talks between Kyiv and its allies aimed to establish a defense strategy against further Russian aggression are gaining momentum. However, the situation remains grim, with half of Kyiv's apartment blocks still without heat due to previous attacks, leaving residents braving temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).
just saw the news about that drone strike in Russia and I'm really worried about the people living near the oil depot. It's like, what even is happening with these drone attacks? 
on one hand, you can understand why Ukraine wants to disrupt Russia's energy infrastructure, but on the other hand, it's just so devastating for innocent civilians 
. And then Russia retaliating with even more attacks... it's like a never-ending cycle of violence 
. Can't we all just talk about this instead? 
anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts, stay safe everyone! 
I'm not sure what to think about all this drama going on... one minute we got a huge fire at some oil depot in Russia and the next, Ukraine is getting blasted by hundreds of drones and missiles 
. It's like, can't they just talk it out instead of resorting to all this violence? But at the same time, I guess it's kinda awesome that Kyiv is trying to "weaponise winter" against Russia - who wouldn't want a little extra motivation to be cozy during the cold months? 
. i feel so bad for them. 
. they're literally the underdogs in this whole situation 
. like, who doesn't love a good warm cuppa or something? 
️. that'd be a huge relief for the ppl there 
.
Not sure how this is all gonna end, but one thing for sure - more innocent lives lost and displaced. 
hundreds of drones and missiles launched in one day? when will it end?! 
can't believe we're living in a time where war is so brutal and everyone gets caught in the crossfire 
. i feel so bad for the ppl living in those areas, i hope everyone is safe 
. but u know what really gets me? those ppl in kyiv are stuck without heat, water, or transportation... can't imagine living like that for months on end 
. the worst part is, nato's all like "oh no, we need to talk" but like, they're too slow 
. maybe it's time for them to actually do something instead of just tweeting about it 
.
just imagine livin in a world where u gotta worry about drone strikes all the time 
so yeah, i got total respect for Ukraine's army and their fight against Russia but also feelin a bit worried about the civilians caught in the middle 
what's going on in ukraine?? drone attack on oil depot 
i hope ppl are staying warm 
. And to make matters worse, the situation is still so grim, with half of Kyiv's apartment blocks without heat... like, how are they supposed to survive? 
We need to stay tuned and see what happens next, but for now, just a big ol' dose of anxiety