Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Oil Depot Ablaze in Russia, Crimea Hit by Power Outages

Attack in Krasnodar Region

Overnight into Thursday, a fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region after Ukrainian drone strikes. According to the Ukrainian Telegram channel "Exilenova+", three reservoirs caught fire at the Poltava oil depot in the village of Poltavskaya. The channel "Astra" reported that the Poltava oil depot is a regional fuel infrastructure facility supplying parts of Krasnodar region and the Republic of Adygea, comprising approximately 28 tanks.

Strikes on Crimea

Multiple Telegram channels also reported drone attacks on annexed Crimea. The channel "Crimean Wind" stated that the Balaklava and Tavria thermal power plants were targeted, and a powerful explosion occurred near the "Kacha" airfield. Due to the attacks, electricity supply was temporarily cut off in several cities, including Simferopol, Yalta, and near Yevpatoria overnight. Multiple explosions were also reported in Simferopol. "Exilenova+" noted that attacks hit energy infrastructure, leading to power outages in Simferopol. Additionally, Sevastopol was targeted by drones.

Zelenskyy's Statement

In his evening address on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv's operation regarding Crimea is precisely planned. He said that if Ukraine receives the support discussed at the G7 summit, it will be able to force Russia to agree to peace. Zelenskyy also noted that Russia is moving air defense forces to Moscow and the area near the Crimean Bridge, leaving other regions less protected.