Ukraine hits Russian drone base in Donetsk and fuel tanks in Luhansk Oblast (VIDEO, MAP)

On 9 December, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) shared footage of medium-range drone strikes targeting Russian military logistics in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts overnight on 8 December. The operations aimed to damage Russia’s supply capabilities in the occupied east, according to the SSO.

Both attacks were carried out using FP-2 drones developed by Ukrainian company Fire Point. The FP-2 is a medium-range strike drone based on the earlier FP-1 model, which was intended for long-range attacks. The FP-2 has a combat radius of 200 kilometers, a wingspan of 2.5 meters, and a payload capacity of 105 kilograms.

Fuel depot destroyed in Luhansk Oblast’s Simeikyne

In Simeikyne, Luhansk Oblast, FP-2 strike drones hit a fuel and lubricants warehouse belonging to the Russian “South” grouping. According to the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, the strike destroyed tanks containing around 6,000 m³ of fuel. The military said the attack was part of ongoing asymmetric actions to undermine Russia’s offensive potential.

Footage released with the statement shows four FP-2 drones striking the site consecutively. Each subsequent video captures visible fires from earlier impacts.

Drone warehouse hit in occupied Donetsk

A second strike targeted a Russian UAV warehouse in occupied Donetsk. The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported that the site belonged to the 9th separate motor rifle brigade of Russia’s 51st army. The warehouse contained tactical-level reconnaissance and strike drones, as well as warheads for them.

The published footage includes consecutive recordings from FP-2 drones showing the hits and resulting fires. Ukrainian forces confirmed the strike was successful and emphasized continued efforts to disrupt Russian logistics on occupied territory.

General Staff reported strikes a day earlier

On 8 December, Ukraine’s General Staff reported the strikes targeting Russian logistics in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. In Chmyrivka, Luhansk Oblast, a Russian ammunition depot was hit. Near occupied Donetsk, Ukrainian forces struck a warehouse storing Russian UAVs. According to the General Staff, these actions aimed to disrupt the enemy’s logistics.