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Ukraine's Drone Strikes Ignite Fires at Ryazan Refinery; Russia Claims 121 UAVs Downed over 13 Regions

Jan 24, 2025, 06:10 AM

Ukraine launched a large-scale overnight drone attack targeting multiple regions in Russia, including strikes on an oil refinery in Ryazan and a microelectronics plant in Bryansk, according to reports from both Ukrainian and Russian sources. The Ryazan Oil Refining Company, one of Russia's significant oil facilities, suffered extensive damage as drones hit fuel depots, causing massive fires that are still burning. In Bryansk, the Kremniy El microelectronics plant, a key supplier to Russia's military-industrial complex, halted operations after sustaining damage from drone strikes. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 121 Ukrainian drones over 13 regions, including six over Moscow. All three airports in Moscow reportedly suspended operations due to the attacks. Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strikes, stating that drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine and Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other units, targeted facilities supporting the Russian forces. This marks one of the most extensive drone attacks conducted by Ukraine on Russian territory since the conflict began.