**Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Depot in Drone Attack**
On December 14, Ukrainian forces launched a precision drone strike on a critical oil depot in Russia’s Orel Oblast. The attack caused a massive fire at the facility.
The Ukrainian military confirmed that they targeted an important oil infrastructure site in Russia with drones early on December 14. They said this was part of their long-range drone attacks against Russian military and fuel facilities.
**Key Target Hit**
According to Ukraine, the targeted facility is called Stalnoy Kon (Steel Horse). It’s a key terminal for transporting oil products and is an important part of Russia’s military-industrial complex. The Ukrainian military said it supplies fuel to the Russian army.
**No Casualties Reported**
The regional governor confirmed that there were no casualties from the drone attack. However, several private residential buildings in the area suffered damage due to fragments from the drones.
Local residents reported hearing powerful explosions and seeing a large fire engulf one of the oil terminal’s storage tanks. Some witnesses said they heard drone sounds before the explosion.
**Russia Intercepts Drones**
Russian air defense destroyed 37 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russia, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The drones were intercepted in several regions, including Kursk Oblast, Bryansk Oblast, and Oryol Oblast.
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