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Ukraine's Alpha group reportedly struck Russian ammo and oil sites with deep-strike drones
Summary
A Security Service of Ukraine source said the SBU's Alpha unit used long-range drones to hit a missile and artillery depot in Kostroma and an oil depot in Lipetsk, causing detonations and fires; Russia's defense ministry said it shot down 360 Ukrainian drones.
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Ukrainian security sources reported long-range drone strikes on Russian military and energy facilities this week. The SBU source said drones struck a missile and artillery depot in Kostroma and an oil depot in Lipetsk. The same source identified the SBU's Alpha group as the unit involved. Russia's defense ministry said it shot down 360 Ukrainian drones and has not provided location details.
Known details:
- An anonymous source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported strikes on the 100th Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) facility in Kostroma and on an oil depot in Lipetsk.
- The source said the munitions site experienced secondary detonations and that the oil depot caught fire; video and images shared on social media were reported to show smoke and flames.
- Russia's defense ministry said it shot down 360 Ukrainian drones without specifying where, and Russian officials did not respond to requests for comment in the report.
Summary:
The reported strikes are described by SBU sources as part of ongoing deep-strike operations against Russian weapons and energy facilities. Russian authorities say many drones were intercepted. Undetermined at this time.
