Ukrainian drones strike oil depot and warehouse in Rostov's Azov district
Long-range Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot and a large logistics warehouse in the Azov district of Russia's Rostov Oblast on August 4, 2026. Governor Vasily Golubev confirmed that emergency services were deployed to extinguish a massive fire resulting from the hits. This operation is part of Ukraine's strategy to degrade Russian fuel supply lines and logistical hubs in border regions, which have been frequently targeted to hinder Moscow's offensive capabilities in eastern Ukraine.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Rostov Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Kyiv Post