Ukrainian Special Forces Target Key russian Oil Depots and Military Facilities in Rostov and Kirov Regions
On the night of August 28, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, executed a series of strategic strikes on critical infrastructure in russia. The primary target was the Atlas oil depot in russia’s Rostov region, where a significant fire broke out following the strike, engulfing the facility’s vertical tanks. The fire was intense enough to necessitate the deployment of firefighting trains to control the blaze.
In addition to the attack on the Atlas depot, Ukrainian forces also targeted the Zenit oil depot in Kirov region and a field artillery depot belonging to the Zapad military group in Voronezh region. Detailed information regarding the full extent of the damage from these strikes is still being assessed.
This series of coordinated strikes underscores the reach and precision of Ukraine’s military operations, aimed at weakening russia’s war efforts by targeting vital supply and military infrastructure.