HIMARS strike destroys train fuel station in Russian-occupied Ilovaisk: VIDEOS

08/10/2022

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Explosions were reported at a railway station in Ilovaisk, a Russian-occupied major railway hub in eastern Ukraine located around 40 km from the battlefront, at around midnight on 8 October, the local media Novosti Donbasa reported, citing local Telegram channels.

Ilovaisk HIMARS strike: A fuel station for diesel trains came under fire, three tanks, the railway track and technical buildings were damaged. Russia's state-controlled TASS reported that the station was hit by a HIMARS MRLS
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According to the Russian-controlled DAN website, a fuel station for diesel trains came under fire, three tanks, the railway track and technical buildings were damaged. Russia’s state-controlled TASS reported that the station was hit by a HIMARS MRLS.

The fire was reported to be extinguished by morning.

Russian military logistics depend heavily on railroads. Ukraine had previously struck ammunition depots in this key city.

Ukraine hits Russian ammunition depots in occupied Donetsk, Kherson oblasts – VIDEO

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