In Russia's Engels, an oil depot is on fire following a drone attack, confirmed by the General Staff.

In Engels, Saratov region of the Russian Federation, an oil storage facility at an airbase is on fire following a drone attack.

As reported by ASTRA.

According to geolocation data from photos and videos shared on social media, an oil depot of the "Crystal" facility of Rosrezerv ignited after the drone strike, which is responsible for storing fuel for the "Engels-2" airbase.

ASTRA successfully geolocated the site by comparing footage from the video with panoramic images from Google Maps.

The governor stated that both Saratov and Engels were hit by drone attacks, resulting in damage to "one of the industrial enterprises." He later mentioned, "An operational headquarters will be established at the facility where the fire occurred due to the UAV attack. We discussed the situation and the elimination plan with specialists on site."

Updated at 12:25:

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted that the oil depot supplied fuel to the military airfield "Engels-2," where the enemy's strategic aviation is based.

The operation was carried out by units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces.

"The strike on the oil depot creates serious logistical challenges for the strategic aviation of the Russian occupiers and significantly reduces their ability to strike at peaceful Ukrainian cities and civilian facilities," the statement said.

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