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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
A Russian oil depot in Sochi was set on fire by a Ukrainian drone strike, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Euromaidan Press
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a Lukoil oil depot near Sochi, causing a fire, casualties, and grounding flights, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine-Russia tensions and impacting regional transportation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kyiv Post
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil depot near Sochi, causing a fire, airport delays, and casualties, amid ongoing tensions and frequent drone strikes targeting Russian infrastructure.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Russian forces continue to target the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine for a fourth consecutive day, with the city's hospital, administrative buildings, and volunteer center under attack. In other developments, Russia claims to have shot down two attack drones over Sochi, Ukraine's Donetsk region reports 22 civilians wounded due to Russian shelling, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte pledge to improve Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the war, and the US accuses North Korea of delivering over 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for use in the conflict.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
A massive explosion occurred at an airport in the Russian resort town of Sochi, with footage suggesting it was the result of a drone strike. The fire broke out at a fuel and lubricants warehouse at Adler airport, but there were no casualties and the airport has resumed normal operations. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, but Russian Telegram channels reported it was a drone strike. No party has claimed responsibility, but Russia has been on high alert for Ukrainian drone strikes. The strategic value of the oil depot in Sochi remains unclear.