Ukrainian drones have recently struck oil refineries operated by major producers Lukoil and Rosneft, raising concerns over Russia's ability to sustain fuel production.
Ukraine's drone strikes target two major Russian oil refineries within days, demonstrating expanded reach against strategic infrastructure despite Moscow's air defense claims.
Russian officials emphasized the incident resulted from technical issues rather than external factors, however local residents reported hearing an explosion.
Russian authorities reported shooting down 32 drones across eleven regions overnight, yet flames engulfed the strategic Kristall facility 600 kilometers from Ukrainian territory
The Ethanol Spirit plant in the Krasnoye village was already attacked twice in October. The facility is accused of being involved in producing fuel and explosives for military purposes.
Ukrainian elite regiments Kraken and Artan led a successful assault in Kharkiv direction, first using reconnaissance drones to assess Russian positions and then launching precise artillery strikes on already weakened Russian troops in the area.
Ukrainian forces have allegedly targeted a critical Russian military facility in Tver Oblast, home to the 23rd Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal.