Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Airfield and Oil Depots

In a significant escalation, Ukraine's military launched attacks on Russia's Morozovsk airfield and multiple oil depots across three regions, hitting an ammunition depot and causing fires at oil tanks. The strikes involved guided aerial bombs stored at the airfield.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-08-2024 13:06 IST | Created: 03-08-2024 13:06 IST
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Airfield and Oil Depots

In an overnight offensive, Ukraine's military reported targeting Russia's Morozovsk airfield, alongside several oil depots and fuel storage facilities spread across three regions. These strategic hits included a key ammunition depot at the airfield, where Russian forces had stocked guided aerial bombs.

The military confirmed that fires broke out at two oil tanks following the strikes on oil depots and fuel storage sites located in the Belgorod, Kursk, and Rostov regions. The exact extent of the damage from these attacks remains to be fully assessed.

This operation represents a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict, showcasing Ukraine's increasing capability to strike critical Russian logistics and supply points.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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