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Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in occupied Luhansk overnight

Feb 27th 2026

Ukrainian unmanned systems forces say they struck an oil storage site in Russian-occupied Luhansk overnight on 26-27 February, and video of a large fire was shared by the military and social media communities.

  • Ukraine's 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Centre said its drones hit an oil depot in temporarily Russian-occupied Luhansk on the night of 26-27 February.
  • The Ukrainian military posted footage and multiple social media videos show a fire at the site.
  • Ukraine said the strike aims to disrupt Russian fuel supplies to limit manoeuvres, rotations and support for assault operations.
  • The reports currently rest on Ukrainian military statements and social media footage and lack independent on-the-ground verification.