Ukrainian intelligence strike on Atlas oil depot in Russia: Satellite images of fire released
Photo: the Atlas oil depot in Rostov region was attacked by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (screenshot from the video)
Ukrainian intelligence hit the Russian Atlas oil depot in Rostov region, near the town of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky. Oil products for the Russian army were stored there, according to Radio Liberty.
The published photos show that two fuel tanks are on fire, and several others show signs of damage. The attack on the oil depot likely took place last night.
Ukraine has not officially confirmed the attack on the oil depot. However, RBC-Ukraine's sources in the special services stated that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, together with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, had hit the Russian Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky.
What is known about the Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region
The Atlas oil depot in Rostov region is part of the Russian military-industrial complex that supplies petroleum products to the Russian army. This facility plays an important role in Russian military logistics; in August 2020, the plant hosted joint exercises of the Russian Defense Ministry and the Russian Reserve as part of the Caucasus 2020 exercise.
On August 28, 2024, the oil depot was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing a large-scale fire and serious damage to fuel tanks.
Ukraine systematically attacks Russian refineries. This is a response to Russian military strikes on the Ukrainian energy sector.
In Proletarsk, Rostov region, an oil depot has been on fire for more than ten days after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Also today, an oil depot in the Kirov region of Russia came under attack by Ukrainian drones for the first time. The facility is located more than 1000 km from the border with Ukraine. A fire broke out at the site.
