Ukraine drone strike torches Russia’s untouchable fuel reserve, hits explosives-linked chemical plant

Ukraine’s military drones struck two strategic targets deep inside Russia. A massive fire erupted at the Kombinat Temp fuel depot in Rybinsk, which belongs to Rosrezerv—the state agency that hoards fuel reserves for national emergencies. These reserves are normally considered untouchable. The same night, a separate drone attack hit a chemical plant in Tula Oblast that is linked to explosives production. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strikes, saying they aim to cut off fuel and material supplies for Russia’s war effort. The attack marks a significant escalation, as it targets reserves meant for wartime crises.