Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Sochi, southwest Russia
Briefly

Ukraine has targeted Russian oil and gas infrastructure, including a recent drone attack in Sochi that ignited a fire at an oil depot. Following an attack on the Ryazan oil refinery, Ukrainian drone strikes continue to escalate in response to Russian assaults causing civilian casualties. Ukraine's air force reported damaged infrastructure and increased drone and missile attacks from Russia. Despite the situation in Sochi, local officials confirmed no victims from the fire, although air traffic was temporarily halted. Reports state casualties occurring from recent Russian strikes in frontline regions.
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, the southwestern Russian resort that hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Ukraine has regularly hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure in response to attacks on its own territory since Russia began its war in February 2022.
Kyiv has warned it will intensify its air strikes against Russia in response to an increase in Russian attacks on its territory in recent weeks.
In the front-line regions of Zaporizhia and Kherson, at least three people were killed and more than 12 injured due to Russian attacks.
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