Russia targets oil depot in Ukraine!

On the night of August 17, the Russian army launched an intense attack with "Shahed" drones on an oil depot belonging to the Azerbaijani state company SOCAR in Odesa. The Odesa Regional State Administration confirmed the attack, announcing that a large fire broke out at the depot as a result of direct hits from the drones.

17 tanks, pump stations, operator and weighing rooms, and technical structures at the depot sustained heavy damage. It was reported that the facility's perimeter fences were destroyed and the depot, which had a total storage capacity exceeding 16 thousand cubic meters, has become unusable.

In recent weeks, Russia has been targeting energy facilities in Ukraine with ties to Azerbaijan.

On the night of August 7-8, another SOCAR oil depot in Odesa was struck by five "Shahed" drones, causing a fire and damaging the diesel line.

On June 28, the Trans-Balkan natural gas pipeline near Orlovka, a critical route through which Azerbaijani gas enters Ukraine, was also attacked.

BAKU MAY BRING UP THE OPTION OF ARMS SHIPMENTS

According to Caliber.Az sources, if Russia continues its attacks against Azerbaijan's interests, Baku will consider the option of lifting its embargo on arms shipments to Ukraine.

STRATEGIC TRANSIT HUB HIT

As Azerbaijan's national oil and gas company, SOCAR operates gas stations, terminals, and logistics facilities in many countries, including Ukraine.

News Source: 12punto