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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities in Tver, Setting Tankers Ablaze

Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities in the Tver Region of Russia, igniting fires and setting tankers ablaze. The attacks targeted both land-based oil depots and maritime tankers in the Sea of Azov. Russian officials confirmed the strikes but reported no casualties.

On July 9, Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Tver, Russia, causing a fire, according to The Hindu. The Tass report stated that the fire was localized with no casualties reported. Al Jazeera added that Ukraine also targeted two oil tankers in the Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in the same drone attacks. The attacks occurred in the Tver Region, a key area for Russian energy infrastructure. The sources differ on the timing and specifics of the strikes, with The Hindu and Tass both reporting the event on July 9, but with varying details on the consequences.

Where Sources Diverge

the-hindu reports the strike occurred on July 9, while tass reports the fire was localized with no casualties.

the-hindu

Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in Tver, Russia.

tass

Fire has been localized, no casualties were reported.

al-jazeera reports Ukraine hit two oil tankers in the Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in drone attacks.

al-jazeera

Ukraine hit two oil tankers in Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in drone attacks.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentAl JazeeraJul 9, 04:24 PM
Ukraine targets Russian oil depots and tankers in drone attacks

Ukraine hit two oil tankers in Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in drone attacks.

IndependentThe HinduJul 9, 02:36 PM
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

On July 9, a Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in the city of Tver in western Russia says acting regional Governor Vitaly Korolyov

StateTASSJul 9, 09:11 AM
Oil base reservoir in Tver Region catches fire after Ukraine’s drone attack

The fire has been localized, no casualties were reported, Vitaly Korolev said