December 22nd 2024.
After a series of drone strikes on a Russian oil field in the Oryol region, Vladimir Putin has promised to take further action against Ukraine. The attack, which occurred overnight, caused a massive explosion that lit up the sky with a fiery yellow and orange. Video footage shows the sky resembling an apocalyptic scene as Russian air defenses tried to protect the strategic oil depot.
The facility, known as Steel Horse, is a crucial source of oil for Putin's armed forces in Ukraine and is connected to the Druzhba pipeline that supplies Russian oil to Europe. According to reports, the depot was ablaze after a concerted attack, with Russia claiming to have shot down 20 drones in the region.
This is not the first time the oil depot has been targeted, as it has been attacked three times before. Just one week ago, a successful strike caused a fire that burned for several days. Additionally, Ukrainian strikes have recently targeted supply bases for the Druzhba pipeline, which is vital for oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. Both countries have opposed military aid and NATO membership for Ukraine.
The Governor of Oryol region, Andrey Klychkov, described the attack as a "massive enemy UAV attack" and urged people to remain calm. He assured that emergency services were on-site and working to extinguish the fire, and as of now, there have been no reported casualties.
In a televised address on Sunday, Putin vowed to take further action in response to the attack, stating that anyone who tries to destroy Russia will face even greater destruction themselves. The Russian defense ministry also released a statement, claiming that they had stopped an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aerial vehicles.
The situation in the region is tense, with 34 drones reportedly being stopped over the Moscow region. However, Putin remains determined to defend his country and retaliate against any threats. As the world watches this conflict unfold, the future remains uncertain for both Ukraine and Russia.
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