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.