Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck a major petroleum terminal in Orel, igniting a large fire at the facility.
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) targeted drones at one of Russia's largest petroleum terminals in the suburbs of Orel, striking a linear production-dispatching station and resulting in a powerful fire.
On the night of December 14, drones attacked the Russian city of Orel, hitting an oil depot. Residents heard loud explosions. The head of the Orel region confirmed the drone attack, stating it resulted in a fuel fire at an infrastructure facility. Fragments damaged windows of private houses with no casualties.
Ukrainian military attacked the 'Stalnoi Kon' oil depot near Orel on December 14, 2024
The facility is a linear production dispatch station on the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline used for pumping oil
A strong fire started as a result of the strike
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