Drone Strikes Ignite Tensions: Ukraine Hits Sochi Fuel Depot

Ukraine's general staff confirmed a drone attack on Sochi airport's fuel depot, which involved military jets. Russian officials had earlier blamed Ukraine for setting two oil tanks ablaze. No immediate response from Kyiv followed the accusations.

On Monday, Ukraine's general staff officially confirmed executing a drone assault on a fuel depot at Sochi airport, located in southern Russia. This attack, carried out on Sunday, targeted critical infrastructure.

Local Russian authorities had already pointed fingers at Ukraine, reporting that two oil tanks were set on fire. However, at the time, there was no immediate confirmation or response from Kyiv regarding these claims.

The general staff revealed via Telegram that the targeted airfield serves as a base for military jets, adding another layer of complexity to the escalating tensions between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)