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Ukrainian Strikes Ignite Fires at Key Russian Sites

12/29/2025

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On December 25, Ukrainian forces struck the Khanskaya airfield near Maykop and the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery using Storm Shadow missiles, confirmed by the General Staff of Ukraine.
The strikes caused significant fires at both sites.
Local residents reported explosions and unusual sounds near the airfield.
On December 29, further explosions occurred at Khanskaya, with air defenses engaged.
Claims remain unverified by independent sources.

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Story summary

On December 25, Ukrainian forces struck the Khanskaya airfield near Maykop and the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery using Storm Shadow missiles, confirmed by the General Staff of Ukraine.
The strikes caused significant fires at both sites.
Local residents reported explosions and unusual sounds near the airfield.
On December 29, further explosions occurred at Khanskaya, with air defenses engaged.
Claims remain unverified by independent sources.