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Ukrainian Strike Disrupts Russian Military Fuel Supply Chain

1/10/2025

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Ukrainian forces launched a daring strike on January 8, hitting a vital fuel depot at the Kristal complex near Engels Air Base, essential for Russia's Tu-160 bombers. The destruction of T-8V aviation fuel storage not only inflicted immediate logistical chaos but also jeopardized Russia's military readiness and nuclear deterrent capabilities, as T-8V production is intricate and confined to a handful of refineries.

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Ukrainian forces launched a daring strike on January 8, hitting a vital fuel depot at the Kristal complex near Engels Air Base, essential for Russia's Tu-160 bombers. The destruction of T-8V aviation fuel storage not only inflicted immediate logistical chaos but also jeopardized Russia's military readiness and nuclear deterrent capabilities, as T-8V production is intricate and confined to a handful of refineries.