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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ukraine’s drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Putin’s Oreshnik missile attack

Fragments of an Oreshnik missile, according to the SSU - (Photo: Security Service of Ukraine)

A Ukrainian drone strike has ignited a fire at an oil depot in Russia's southern Volgograd region, local authorities have confirmed.

The regional governor, in a Telegram post, stated there were no immediate reports of casualties. While the extent of the damage remains unclear, residents living near the facility may face evacuation.

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