Ukrainian forces executed a series of precise strikes on Russian military and industrial sites overnight, targeting chemical plants, ammunition depots, and an oil refinery. The operation, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Defense Forces, struck facilities vital to Russia’s war effort.
According to sources within the SBU, Ukrainian drones successfully hit the Aleksinsky Chemical Plant in Tula, where a massive fire was reported. Additionally, a coordinated attack targeted ammunition depots at the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, which stored FAB, CAB, and cruise missiles. Reports indicate the depots were engulfed in flames, with explosions continuing hours after the strike.
In Saratov, another drone strike ignited a large-scale fire at a vital oil refinery, crippling operations. In the Bryansk region, direct missile strikes hit the Bryansk Chemical Plant in Seltsovo, triggering a fire that led to a series of powerful detonations.
Details of the Targets:
| Location | Facility | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksinsky, Tula Region | Aleksinsky Chemical Plant | Massive fire after drone strikes |
| Engels, Saratov Region | Engels Airfield Ammunition Depots | Explosions and fire; “cotton” ongoing |
| Saratov | Saratov Oil Refinery | Large-scale fire reported |
| Seltsovo, Bryansk Region | Bryansk Chemical Plant | Direct hits, fire, and detonations |
A source within the SBU emphasized the significance of the operation, stating, “Every destroyed ammunition depot, refinery, oil depot, or chemical plant weakens Russia’s capacity to sustain its aggression in Ukraine.”
This marks a continuation of recent precision strikes by Ukrainian forces, including an attack on December 14 at the Engels-2 airfield. That operation ignited jet fuel tanks for Tu-160 bombers stored at the Kristall oil depot.
