Tensions Escalate: Ukraine's Drone Assaults Ignite Fires in Russian Energy Facilities

Ukraine's drone attacks targeted fuel and energy sites in Russia, leading to fires and flight disruptions. Russian officials reported intercepting 70 drones. No casualties were reported, but key infrastructure was affected. Russia temporarily suspended flights from several airports. Ukraine aims to hinder Russia's war efforts by targeting infrastructure.

In a dramatic overnight offensive, Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting key fuel and energy facilities in Russia. The assaults led to fires at a Volgograd oil refinery and caused temporary flight suspensions across multiple airports, as confirmed by Russian authorities on Monday.

Governor Andrei Bocharov of the Volgograd region stated that the air defense forces successfully repelled a massive drone attack in the region. Although several fires were ignited at an oil refinery by falling debris, the blazes were contained. Baza, a Russian Telegram channel with close ties to security services, reported explosions near a Lukoil-operated refinery.

The Russian defense ministry claimed to have intercepted and destroyed 70 Ukrainian drones overnight, targeting the Volgograd, Rostov, and Astrakhan regions. While most flights have since resumed, the situation underscores the escalating tensions and Ukraine's strategies aimed at crippling Russia's infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)