March 8, 2026, 10:40March 8, 2026, 10:40
Ukraine has again hit energy facilities in counterattacks in the Russian region of Belgorod near the border and an oil depot in the Krasnodar region. In Belgorod, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported severe damage to energy infrastructure and power outages following a Ukrainian missile attack. There are also problems with the water and heat supply. In Armavir, Krasnodar Territory, a fire broke out over an area of 700 square meters in an oil storage facility following a drone attack. There were no injuries, it was said.
Ukraine appears to have caused damage in Russia. (symbol image) Image: keystone
The Russian Defense Ministry announced this morning that anti-aircraft defenses had neutralized 72 Ukrainian drones. The information cannot be independently verified.
Russia also finances the war machine by selling oil
In its defense against Moscow’s war of aggression, Ukraine repeatedly targets facilities belonging to the Russian oil industry. Kiev’s stated goal is to reduce Russia’s income from energy sales. The raw materials power also finances its war machine by selling oil. Ukraine repeatedly succeeds in striking blows that severely affect Russia’s energy facilities.
Ukraine also reported new Russian attacks with two Iskander missiles and 117 drones. According to authorities, a drone also hit a train carrying up to 200 passengers on the Kiev-Sumy route. No one was injured, it was said.
Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian war of aggression with Western help for more than four years. (dab/sda/dpa)