The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has struck the "Vtorovo" oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir region with drones for the second time in a month. The station supplies fuel to Moscow.
According to Oxu.Az, citing the SBU press service, the attack was part of a 40-day operation to pressure Russia.
"Within the framework of the 40-day operation to exert influence on Russia, SBU's 'Alpha' forces successfully struck the 'Vtorovo' linear production and dispatching station in the Vladimir region," the statement said.
The station is part of Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga JSC and is a key logistics center for pumping light oil products to export ports and domestic consumers.
Through Vtorovo, diesel fuel is transported to Moscow's "Koltsevoy" ring pipeline and then to major oil depots around Moscow.
The station also supplies oil products for export via Baltic Sea ports.
Initial reports indicate that SBU drones hit the technical building of the facility, causing an explosion.
Recall that the first attack on the Vtorovo oil pumping station occurred on June 10.
Additionally, the "Lobkovo" station in the Vladimir region was also targeted at that time.
Thermal anomalies indicating fires were recorded in the areas around both stations.
Reports also indicated an attack on Vtorovo on May 24.
