Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy oil depot in Belgorod

Ukrainian defence forces strike at oil depot in Belgorod region of Russia and Russian warehouse in Donetsk region

On the night of 7 January, Ukrainian Defence forces struck a blow against Oskolnefteysnab oil depot« in the Belgorod region of Russia, according to General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian side, the hit to the tanks caused fire. The oil depot supplies fuel to the Russian army, so the attack was aimed at disruption of the enemy's supply of material and technical resources.

In addition, the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region Ukrainian troops hit The composition of material and technical resources of the 20th motorised rifle division of the Russian Federation, which aims to disrupt the enemy's logistics and combat capabilities.

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The strike on the critical infrastructure of Russian troops is part of the Ukrainian Defence Forces' systemic plan to weakening the enemy's material and technical support.

Previously, such actions have already demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the speed of equipment redeployment and limiting the supply of fuel to the frontline.