Russia Hit by Drone Strike on Oil Depot
On November 12, a Ukrainian drone struck an oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod region. The strike ignited a silo at the facility. No one was hurt.
The oil depot is located near Stary Oskol. Ten fire crews were quickly sent to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading.
Russia has been hit by several Ukrainian drone strikes recently. These attacks are aimed at damaging Russia’s oil sector, which helps fund Moscow’s war efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for permission to use Western-made weapons like drones to strike deeper into Russia. So far, he has not gotten this permission.
Drones can be very effective when they hit targets that are highly flammable or less protected, such as ethanol plants or fuel depots.
Ukraine recently created a new branch of its military dedicated to drone warfare called the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF). This group will focus on using drones in future attacks. Ukraine also plans to produce 1 million drones this year and has received thousands from its allies.
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