Ukrainian drones set hearth to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fireplace at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd area, regional authorities mentioned on Saturday (January 10, 2026).

There have been no quick reviews of casualties, the regional governor was quoted as saying in a Telegram publish revealed on the channel of the native administration. The publish didn’t specify the injury, however mentioned that individuals residing close to the depot could must be evacuated.

Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes on Russian power websites intention to deprive Moscow of the oil export income it must pursue its full-scale invasion.

Russia desires to cripple the Ukrainian energy grid, in search of to disclaim civilians entry to warmth, gentle and operating water in what Kyiv officers say is an try and “weaponise winter.” Saturday’s assault got here the day after Russia bombarded Ukraine with tons of of drones and dozens of missiles in a single day into Friday (January 9, 2026), based on Ukrainian officers, killing not less than 4 folks within the capital.

For under the second time within the practically four-year-old battle, it used a robust, new hypersonic missile that struck western Ukraine on Friday in a transparent warning to Kyiv’s NATO allies.

The extreme barrage and the launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile adopted reviews of main progress in talks between Ukraine and its allies on defend the nation from additional Moscow aggression if a U.S.-led peace deal is struck.

Russia’s Defence Ministry mentioned on Saturday (January 10, 2026) that its forces used aviation, drones, missiles and artillery to strike Ukrainian power services and fuel-storage depots on Friday and in a single day. It didn’t instantly specify the targets or injury.

In a single day into Saturday (January 10, 2026), Russia struck Ukraine with 121 drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile, based on the Ukrainian air power. It mentioned 94 drones had been shot down.