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Ukrainian Drones Ignite Major Fire at Russian Oil Facility

8/14/2025

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Ukrainian drones launched a bold attack on the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia's Bryansk region on August 13, sparking a massive fire and inflicting serious damage. This vital facility supports the Druzhba pipeline, which delivers oil to Europe. The strike underscores Ukraine's relentless campaign to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure, with several facilities hit this month.

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Ukrainian drones launched a bold attack on the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia's Bryansk region on August 13, sparking a massive fire and inflicting serious damage. This vital facility supports the Druzhba pipeline, which delivers oil to Europe. The strike underscores Ukraine's relentless campaign to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure, with several facilities hit this month.