Two key Russian oil facilities were rocked after a major airstrike.

(CLO) Two recent major attacks targeting the Taneco oil refinery in Tatarstan and the oil depot at Engels, Saratov, caused significant damage and attracted international attention.

In Tatarstan, the Taneco refinery – one of Russia's largest and most modern facilities, with a processing capacity of over 16 million tons of oil per year – was attacked on January 11th.

According to Andriy Kovalenko, an official from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, this is not the first time the facility has been targeted. In April 2024, a similar attack caused serious damage to the plant's main processing system.

Kovalenko emphasized that Taneco plays a crucial role in supplying fuel to the Russian army, and destroying these facilities would directly weaken Moscow's military capabilities.

A massive fire engulfed one of Russia's oil refineries in Engels. (Screenshot)

Meanwhile, in the Saratov region, an oil depot supplying fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield – home to Russian Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers – was attacked by drones.

According to regional governor Roman Busargin, the fire lasted for five days, gradually decreasing in scale but still causing significant damage. The Ukrainian military said the attack resulted in a "major fire," reducing Russia's ability to attack cities and civilian targets.

Engels-2 Air Base, located approximately 480 km from the Ukrainian border, is considered a crucial strategic center for Russia's long-range air force. Attacks on oil facilities near the base caused significant logistical disruptions, impairing the operational capabilities of bomber aircraft.

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on strategic oil facilities deep within Russian territory, undermining the supply of essential fuel for Moscow's military efforts.

In response from Russia, local authorities in Tatarstan denied reports of a fire in Taneco, claiming that the "orange light in the sky" was the result of flares used in the manufacturing process. Unverified videos on social media showed plumes of smoke rising from the scene.

Ukraine's ongoing attacks on oil facilities are not only aimed at disrupting Russian military operations but also have a strategic purpose in breaking the fuel supply chain, creating lasting pressure on Moscow's ability to sustain military operations.

Hoai Phuong (according to TASS, Newsweek, CNN)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/hai-co-so-dau-quan-trong-cua-nga-rung-chuyen-sau-cuoc-khong-kich-lon-post330116.html