Ukraine hits the “soft underbelly” of Russia in occupied Crimea

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) attacked a Russian fuel base in occupied Crimea. This is the third successful hit of this object in a month, it was announced in a statement on Monday.

The target of the attack, carried out on the night from Sunday to Monday, was the Hvardyysk fuel base in the town of Hvardyyske near Simferopol.

“SSO drones hit a pump station at the fuel base. This is the third successful hit of this facility by Special Operations Forces in less than a month,” it was emphasized.

SSO explained that the Hvardyysk base is an important element of the fuel and logistics system of the occupation authorities in Crimea. It is important for supplying military facilities and transporting the enemy's army.

From Kiev Jarosław Junko (PAP)

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