“Ukrainian drones hit the Lukoil-Ukhta refinery, which supplies Russian forces with fuel and lubricants, according to [Ukraine’s military intelligence agency,] HUR.” ~ @kyivindependent_official 🇺🇦👏💙💛🙏🇺🇦
#Repost @kyivindependent_official with @use.repost_ . . . A Ukrainian drone attack on Aug. 10 struck the Lukoil-Ukhta oil refinery in Russia’s Komi Republic, about 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) from the Ukrainian border, a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent.
HUR’s comments confirm earlier reports from Russian media outlets and local officials that a refinery in Ukhta was struck by drones.
The attack marks Kyiv’s first confirmed drone strike in Russia’s northwestern Komi Republic.
Ukrainian drones hit the Lukoil-Ukhta refinery, which supplies Russian forces with fuel and lubricants, according to HUR. The refinery was targeted as part of a special operation by Ukraine’s military intelligence.
The drones struck a petroleum tank, causing it to spill, HUR said. The attack also damaged a gas and gas condensate processing plant that produces propane-butane and gasoline.
Local residents also report power outages and mobile internet outages in Ukhta.
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