Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new missile
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Key Points:
- A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s Volgograd region, with no immediate casualties reported but potential evacuations for nearby residents.
- Ukraine targets Russian energy sites with long-range drone strikes to cut off oil export revenue vital for Russia’s war efforts.
- Russia retaliated with a massive attack on Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and missiles, including a new hypersonic missile, resulting in at least four deaths in Kyiv.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed it targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure using various military means but did not detail the extent of damage.
- Ukrainian forces reported shooting down 94 of 121 drones launched by Russia overnight, highlighting ongoing intense aerial conflict.
