Ukrainian Strikes Target Strategic Oil Depots in Russia, No Response from Russian Side
On June 14 local time, the Security Service of Ukraine announced that its subordinate "Alpha" special operations center, following the directive of President Zelensky, used drones to strike the national reserve oil depot in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
The Ukrainian side stated that the oil depot is located more than 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border and is part of the Russian national material reserve system, storing various types of fuel and lubricants, and serving the function of fuel supply and military strategic fuel reserves for the Russian Northeast. After the drone strike, a large fire broke out at the depot, with at least three major fire points appearing in over 60 storage tank areas.
The Security Service of Ukraine also stated that oil supply, refining, and fuel logistics infrastructure within Russian territory are legitimate targets for Ukrainian strikes, as such facilities provide operational resources to the Russian military and support Russia's military actions against Ukraine.
There has been no response from the Russian side regarding this matter. (Reporter: Dong Wei, CCTV)
Ukrainian special forces conducted a drone strike on a Russian oil depot in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, on June 14. The depot, over 700 kilometers from Ukraine, is part of Russia's strategic fuel supply system. The strike ignited multiple large fires within the facility, which Ukraine claims is a legitimate military target. No response has been reported from Russian authorities.
- Ukrainian special forces struck a Russian oil depot using drones.
- The oil depot is located over 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
- The strike resulted in multiple large fire points within the depot.
- The Ukrainian government considers such infrastructure legitimate military targets.
- There has been no response from Russian authorities regarding the strike.