All way to Samara: Ukraine's Unmanned Forces hit Russia with deep strikes
Photo: Russian oil refinery burns after Ukrainian drone strikes (Russian media)
The Unmanned Systems Forces have released a video report summarizing strikes on Russian oil refineries in August of this year. In total, operators of the 14th Regiment of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces carried out 11 deep strike operations, the press service of the Ukrainian forces reports.
During August, operators of the 14th Regiment, in coordination with other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, conducted 11 deep strike operations. These operations targeted the oil refining infrastructure of the Russian troops.
"The regiment's deep strikes caused a sharp reduction in oil refining capacity, disrupted established fuel supply chains, and led to fuel shortages across the entire territory of Russia," the statement says.
According to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, drone strikes on oil refineries negatively affected Russia's ability to sustain logistics for its forces in Ukraine. In turn, logistical problems hinder Russia's ability to rotate personnel and conduct rapid maneuvers involving large forces.
In addition, the strikes on Russian oil refineries led to 6.4 million tons of crude oil sitting idle. The Russians are unable to process it or use it for any other domestic purpose.
The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, also stated that they attacked fuel infrastructure targets in Russia and the occupied territories on the night of September 5.
According to Brovdi, the Ryazan oil refinery and an oil depot in Luhansk were hit. Later, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the strike on the Ryazan oil refinery.
Earlier, Ukrainian drones once again attacked the Ryazan oil refinery. Numerous photos and videos of a large fire that broke out after the explosions appeared on social media.
