Ukrainian drone raid reportedly sets a Moscow-region oil depot ablaze
Astra reports a fire at a Moscow-region dispatch station that feeds three airports, after a 650-drone raid and days after Kyiv claimed 51% of Russian refining was disabled.
Astra reports a fire at a dispatch station that feeds three Moscow airports, days after Kyiv claimed it had disabled 51% of Russian refining.
Some 650 Ukrainian drones flew toward the Moscow region overnight Oct. 5-6, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Air defenses destroyed most at a distance and downed 105 on the approaches to the city.
Independent Russian outlet Astra reported a fire at the Volodarskaya Linear Production and Dispatch Station near Konstantinovo after geolocating footage. AP described the depot fire as unconfirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Ukraine hit near Moscow?
Astra, an independent Russian outlet, reported a fire at the Volodarskaya Linear Production and Dispatch Station near Konstantinovo after the raid. Astra calls it the largest oil depot in the Moscow region. Unconfirmed media reports described the fire, per AP.
How many drones were involved?
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 650 drones flew toward the Moscow region overnight Oct. 5-6, and 105 were downed on the approaches to the city. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed nearly 900 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across all regions, Crimea and the Sea of Azov.
Were there casualties?
Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said two people were killed and at least nine injured in the Moscow region, per TVP World. An earlier tally cited by Kyiv Post counted one dead and six injured.
What is the 51% figure?
Ukraine's Defense Ministry said late Oct. 4 that recent strikes had disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity. AP noted the claim could not be independently verified.
Has Russia acknowledged the damage?
Putin said on Oct. 1 that the strikes had cost Russia roughly 1% of its gross domestic product, and that Ukraine had achieved its goal only partially. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said security around refineries had been strengthened.
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