SBU seizes GRU arsenal and oil depot in Russia

SBU seizes GRU arsenal in Kostroma region and oil depot in Lipetsk

The Security Service of Ukraine has struck key military and logistics facilities in Russia, according to sources of the «US» in the SBU.

Explosions at the GRU arsenal

A large-scale fire and a series of explosions occurred in the Neysky district of Kostroma region on Arsenal No. 100 of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate (GRAD). According to sources, the detonation of the munitions continued throughout the night. Local authorities announced evacuation of residents of nearby settlements.

It is noted that this arsenal was of strategic importance for the Russian army - it was used to supply ammunition to lower-level warehouses Western and central directions.

Strike on an oil depot in the Lipetsk region

In addition, the unit's drones «SBU Alpha hit an oil depot «Hercon Plus» in the village of Streletskiye Khutory, Lipetsk Region. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out at the facility intense fire.

According to sources, this tank farm supplied oil products to three regions of russia - Tambov, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.

Context.

Ukraine has recently intensified its strikes on Russia's rear infrastructure, focusing on ammunition depots, oil depots and logistics hubs that directly support the war against Ukraine.