Ukrainian Defense Forces Strike Oil Depot in Labinsk, Kuban

Ukrainian strike drones hit an oil depot in the city of Labinsk in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.

The Operational Headquarters – Krasnodar Krai Telegram channel confirmed the attack, while videos and photos were published by Exilenova+.

Footage shows a large fire involving several fuel storage tanks. As of the morning, thick smoke was still rising from the oil depot area.

The target was likely the company Agronefteprodukt, which specializes in the wholesale and retail trade of fuel.

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The company is engaged in the purchase and supply of diesel fuel, various grades of gasoline, and fuel oil for agricultural enterprises, industrial facilities, and private gas stations.

Notably, Ukrainian strike drones attacked a transshipment oil depot in the Russian city of Tikhoretsk, also in Krasnodar Krai, for the second time in four days.

Footage from the scene shows a powerful fire. The nature of the blaze indicates that at least one of the storage tanks was successfully hit.