The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia and the command post of Russian troops in the occupied part of Donetsk region, the General Staff reported on Facebook.
As part of efforts to reduce the Russians' offensive potential, on the night of August 15, units of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out fire strikes on several important targets of the Russian forces.
Specifically, the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia, was hit. It is one of the largest refineries in the Rosneft system, producing a wide range of fuels, including aviation kerosene, and supporting Russian troops. The target was hit, with fires and explosions observed.
Additionally, a strike was carried out on the command post of the 132nd Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian 51st Army in Yenakiieve, Donetsk region. The target was hit.
The results of the strikes are being clarified.
