**Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depot**
On January 16, Ukrainian soldiers used drones to attack an oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the targeted oil depot stored fuel for the Russian army.
The attack came after reports of a fire at the oil depot in Voronezh Oblast. The village of Liski is located over 150 kilometers east of the Ukrainian border.
In an overnight attack by Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces and other units, at least three drones hit the facility, causing a large-scale fire. However, these claims have not been verified.
This is part of an uptick in Ukraine’s drone operations targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces have previously targeted military airfields, oil refineries, and ammunition depots in Voronezh Oblast.
**Other Developments**
A Ukrainian drone strike also reportedly targeted a Russian gunpowder factory in the village of Kuzmino-Gat in Tambov Oblast overnight on January 16.
Ukrainian forces have downed 34 out of 55 drones launched by Russia, including Shahed-type ones. Another 18 were “lost.”
The Slovak government is under fire from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for criticizing military support for Ukraine and getting closer to Russia.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on January 16 amid an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, where he will sign a wide-ranging “100 Year Partnership” treaty covering defense, energy, and trade.
