Ukraine says it hit oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir region
Ukraine's SBU security service reported a drone strike on an oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir region. The facility was crucial for supplying fuel to Moscow and nearby airports. A significant fire was recorded at the site following the attack.
- ▪Ukraine's SBU claimed responsibility for the drone attack on the oil pumping station.
- ▪The facility was essential for transporting oil products to Moscow and its airports.
- ▪A fire covering 800 square meters was reported after the strike.
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Ukraine says it hit oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir regionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 25, 2026, 05:13 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 05:13 AMMay 24 - Ukraine's SBU security service said its drones attacked an oil pumping dispatch station in Russia's Vladimir region on Sunday, adding that the facility was an important node in pumping oil products southwest to Moscow and its surrounding area."It supplies fuel to major oil depots around Moscow and to Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo airports," the SBU said in a statement on social media.
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