The special operation, which led to an attack on an oil depot and an energy facility in the Russian city of Orel, was conducted by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR). This was reported by a source in Ukrainian intelligence.
"Ukrainian military intelligence is behind the attack on facilities in Oryol," the source said, without naming specific units or individuals who took part in the special operation.
The interlocutor also added that the operation was carried out with the assistance of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the "Return Alive" fund.
Today, January 9, explosions rang out in the Russian city of Orel, which the Russians perceived as an attack by drones. According to propaganda Telegram channels, the attack took place on the territory of the Orelnaftoprodukt oil depot and the Orelenergo energy company. One of the drones hit a fuel tank on the territory of the oil depot. The details of the attack remain unknown.
Air defense also recorded similar events in the Kursk region. So far, there is no detailed information about the reasons and consequences of the attack.
