Russia struck Zhytomyr’s fuel infrastructure: what is known
24 July 02:38
On the evening of July 23, Russian troops struck a fuel infrastructure facility in Zhytomyr itself. The attack caused a fire, and units of the State Emergency Service were on the scene.
This was reported by Vitaliy Bunechko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, on Telegram, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to him, rescue workers quickly arrived at the scene and contained the fire. As of the time of the first official report, there were no reports of fatalities or injuries.
What is known about the strike on Zhytomyr
The head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration emphasized that the Russian army continues to deliberately target the region’s fuel infrastructure.
“The enemy continues to strike at the fuel infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region. This time, a facility in Zhytomyr was attacked,” Vitaliy Bunechko said.
Rescue workers quickly arrived at the scene. They contained the fire and continued to deal with the aftermath of the attack. Information on the extent of the damage to the facility is currently being verified.
Was a gas station in Zhytomyr attacked?
Some Ukrainian and local media outlets reported that a gas station may have been targeted.
According to the local publication Zhytomyr.info, an air raid alert was issued twice in the Zhytomyr district on the evening of July 23. The Air Force warned of jet-powered drones moving toward the city.
Are there any casualties from the attack?
As of the time the initial report was published, there was no information regarding fatalities or injuries.
“At this time, no information regarding casualties or injuries has been received,” the report stated, citing the Zhytomyr Regional State Administration.
Emergency and specialized services continue to work at the scene. They are dealing with the aftermath of the fire, surveying the area, and documenting the damage.
Russia is intensifying strikes on fuel infrastructure
The attack on Zhytomyr occurred amid an intensification of Russian strikes on Ukrainian facilities involved in fuel supply and storage.
Such attacks may be aimed at disrupting logistics, hindering business operations, and cutting off fuel supplies to communities. However, the exact extent of the damage to the facility in Zhytomyr and the potential impact of the strike on fuel supplies have not yet been officially reported.
The Zhytomyr Regional State Administration urges residents of the region not to ignore air raid sirens and to take shelter during a threat.
