Attack on oil depot and gunpowder plant in Russia: Ukrainian intelligence's commentary
Representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Andrii Yusov (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The attack on the oil depot near Bryansk and the gunpowder plant near Tambov caused damage to the Russian occupiers. In particular, it complicates the logistics of the Russians and disrupts supply schedules, according to Andrii Yusov, a representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.
"A good rumble, a good 'bavovna' (explosion ironically - ed.). Such events regularly occur at military facilities on the territory of the aggressor state. It is clear that when it comes to an oil depot involved in the supply of fuels and lubricants and more, this complicates logistics for the occupiers. This disrupts supply schedules and supply schedules. Accordingly, it gives additional opportunities, a margin of time, and increases the space for maneuver for our defenders," he says.
Yusov also comments on Russian claims that Ukrainian drones can fly distances of up to 900 kilometers.
"We can neither confirm nor deny this. But Ukrainian drones can cover even greater distances. If we talk about the reaction in Russian society, all questions are directed to Putin, Shoigu, Gerasimov, those who continue the genocidal war against Ukraine," the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine representative adds.
What is known
On the night of January 19, a massive fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Klintsy, Bryansk region. According to an RBC-Ukraine source in the special services, it was the result of a successful operation by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.
Also today, Russian media reported a drone attack on the Tambov powder plant. It is located in the Russian city of Kotovsk and produces gunpowder for weapons and ammunition.
RBC-Ukraine's sources also confirmed that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine was behind the attack.
