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Ukrainian Drones Strike Port, Oil Depot in Southern Russia, Authorities Say
Russian authorities said fires at the Taganrog tanker and Armavir oil terminal were extinguished, and around 50 drones were downed in Rostov region.
On Saturday, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in Armavir and a tanker in the port of Taganrog, sparking fires at both Russian facilities. Moscow reported no casualties from the incidents.
Ukraine has expanded its mid- and long-range strike capabilities, deploying domestic drone technology to counter Russia's 4-year-old invasion. Attacks target Russian oil assets that fund the military offensive.
Around 50 drones were downed over the Rostov region overnight, Russian officials reported. Separate cross-border attacks in the Belgorod region killed two people, though authorities confirmed no fuel oil leaks occurred at damaged facilities.
A Russian drone strike in Romania injured two people after hitting an apartment building, adding to concerns the war could spread across NATO borders. The conflict has become Europe's bloodiest since World War II.
Pressing the United States for additional Patriot air defense missiles, Zelenskyy stated Thursday he remains "very persistent" in his efforts. Kyiv braces for "systemic strikes" from Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned earlier this week.
Ukrainian drones struck in the night of Friday to Saturday an oil tanker and an oil depot in southern Russia, according to the Russian authorities. ...