Oryol Oblast Governor Reports No Casualties After Rocket Attack

Breaking News: Russian Region Targeted in Overnight Strike

Oryol, Russia - Andrey Klychkov, Governor of Russia's Oryol Oblast, has announced that there were no casualties following a rocket attack on the region overnight.

Klychkov stated that the strike occurred at approximately 2:30 AM local time, targeting an oil depot in the village of Staroselskoye.

Initial investigations suggest that the attack was carried out by Ukrainian forces using a Tochka-U ballistic missile.

Oil Depot Damaged, No Fire Outbreak

The oil depot sustained damage, but there was no subsequent fire outbreak.

Emergency services have been dispatched to the site to assess the damage and initiate cleanup operations.

Klychkov expressed gratitude to the emergency responders for their swift and effective actions.

No Casualties Reported, Investigation Ongoing

Despite the significant damage to the oil depot, authorities have confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

However, an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the perpetrators.

The Russian Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the attack.

Tensions Escalate Amid Ongoing Conflict

This incident comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, following Russia's military operation in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

The attack on Oryol Oblast marks a significant escalation, as it is the first time a Russian region outside of the Donbas has been targeted in the conflict.

Moscow has accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while Ukraine has denied involvement.