A major Russian oil terminal in Rostov-on-Don has been engulfed in flames for days following a reported Ukrainian drone attack, with reports saying a tank farm burned down. The blaze comes as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv’s power infrastructure and residential buildings, killing three and injuring 21, according to Ukrainian officials. The escalating attacks threaten energy facilities on both sides as winter approaches and tensions over Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire intensify.
Ukrainian Drone Operations Target Russian Infrastructure
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted critical energy and military infrastructure in Rostov-on-Don and across multiple Russian regions, sparking major fuel fires and secondary explosions at the NZNP Rostovsky oil products export terminal.
Key Details of the Attacks
- Rostov Airfield Impact: Separate Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) drone operations earlier targeted Rostov’s central military airfield, confirming damage to six Russian aircraft, including transport planes and military helicopters.
- Wider Deep Strikes: The strikes coincide with a broader wave of long-range Ukrainian drone operations hitting energy and industrial targets deep inside Russia, including major facilities around Moscow and Yaroslavl.
