Russian oil storage tanks in Azov, located in the southern Rostov region, were set ablaze overnight following a drone attack, as confirmed by Russian officials.
Ukrainian forces reportedly intercepted and destroyed 10 drones launched by Russia during the same period.
The town of Azov, near the Don River and approximately 16 kilometers from the Sea of Azov, became the focal point of the attack.
While Ukraine did not claim responsibility for the strike, it has previously executed similar operations, citing their impact on Moscow’s war efforts, particularly targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure.
Governor Vasily Golubev of Rostov provided initial reports via Telegram, stating “there were no casualties resulting from the incident.
The scale of the fire necessitated the deployment of 200 firefighters, dispatched by Russia’s emergency services ministry, to contain the blaze, which had spread over an area exceeding 3,200 square meters”.
Simultaneously, Ukraine’s air force successfully engaged and neutralized the 10 drones launched by Russia over Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine.
Military operations continued as Ukrainian troops engaged Russian forces on the outskirts of Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region.
Ukrainian military sources reported ongoing confrontations, with efforts to resist Russian advances in various strategic locations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation, highlighting Ukrainian military gains against Russian forces on multiple fronts, particularly in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
He emphasized the critical role of drone technology in Ukraine’s defense strategy, noting Ukrainian advancements in unmanned systems.
Zelenskyy expressed confidence in Ukraine’s capabilities, which have attracted international interest and support for their military expertise and equipment production.
The developments underscored the intensifying conflict dynamics and strategic maneuvers amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
The use of drones, both defensively and offensively, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the course of the ongoing military engagements in the region.
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