UAVs attack oil refinery in Russia's Tver Oblast
Social networks in Tver Oblast, Russia, reported that drones had attacked an oil refinery in the oblast.
Source: Shot and Astra Telegram channels; social networks in Tver Oblast
Quote from Shot: "Ukrainian Armed Forces' UAVs attempted an attack on an oil refinery in Tver Oblast. Early reports indicate that air defences shot down Liutyi-type UAVs."
Details: Locals said they heard the distinctive sound of a UAV flying in the sky. An air defence system responded.
The aerial target was supposedly shot down.
Quote from Shot: "Early reports indicate that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to attack the local oil refinery."
Details: Governor of Tver Oblast Igor Rudenya stated that "there are no casualties or destruction as the result of the repelling of the UAV attack."
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