• 01/18/2025

Ukrainian investigative outlet Skhemy reveals aftermath of Ukrainian drone strike on Russian oil refinery – photos

Pravda Ukraine

The investigative outlet Skhemy has published satellite images showing the damage caused by Ukrainian drones to oil storage tanks at a refinery in Saratov, Russia.

Source: Skhemy, an investigative reporting project by Radio Liberty

Quote: “Ukrainian drones struck at least two storage tanks at the Saratov Oil Refinery. This is evident from Planet Labs satellite images dated 14 January, which are in the possession of Skhemy.”

The refinery is located near the Engels strategic aviation base, home to Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers, which Russia has frequently used for attacks on Ukrainian territory.

 

Saratov Oil Refinery as of 7 December
Photo: SkhemY
 

Saratov Oil Refinery as of 14 January. Photo: Skhemy
Photo: Skhemy

Background: On the night of 14 January, a joint special operation by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) and Ukraine’s defence forces targeted ammunition depots at the Engels airfield in Saratov Oblast of Russia. Additionally, a large-scale fire was reported at the Aleksin Chemical Plant in Tula Oblast, Russia, as well as at the Saratov Oil Refinery. There also were direct missile hits on the Bryansk Chemical Plant

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