SBU drones hit two oil depots in Russia and an oil refinery in Bashkiria, two hydroelectric plants, Ukrhydroenerho says, were taken offline following the May 8 Russian attack, and Ukrainian armed forces destroyed some of the Russian attack aircraft that broke through to Krasnohorivka. Ukraine does not let the enemy dig deeper
European Parliament President visits Kyiv on Europe Day
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will visit Kyiv on May 9. This was learned by Stefan Schleuning, head of cooperation programs at the EU delegation in Ukraine, quoted by Yevropeiska Pravda.
“Ms. Metsola is here in the city,” he said in his speech at the European NGO summit in Kyiv, during which he also stressed that Ukrainians “protect us Europeans and the European Union, every day “.
Later, a photo of Metsola’s meeting at Kyiv railway station was published by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk.
“The European Parliament is undoubtedly at the forefront of supporting Ukraine. It was the first EU institution to advocate for granting Ukraine candidate status for EU membership. The European Parliament has always had a strong voice when it comes to building an international coalition to support our fight for freedom and European values, when it comes to supplying weapons to Ukraine and increasing the pressure of sanctions against Russia,” he wrote.
Ms. Metsola’s visit was not announced in advance and its details are not yet known. His arrival is apparently symbolically timed for Europe Day, which Ukraine celebrates on May 9.
SBU drones strike two oil depots in Russia and an oil refinery in Bashkiria
On the night of Thursday, May 9, the SBU attacked oil depots with drones in the village of Yurivka near Anapa in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory. This was reported to NV by informed sources.
According to the Source, these oil depots are used as transshipment points for fuel supply to Russian troops in Crimea, as they are located near the peninsula.
“Strike season is in full swing at Russian refineries and oil depots. The SBU will continue to reduce Russia’s economic and logistical potential for war,” the Source said.
Earlier, Russian Telegram channels reported about a drone strike on an oil depot in the village of Yurivka. Local residents wrote that around 3:00 a.m., seven or eight drones hit the Temp oil depot, causing a fire.
The Russian public posted videos of the fires caused by the arrivals. Local authorities said 62 people and more than 100 pieces of equipment were battling the fires.
Furthermore, on the afternoon of May 9, drones attacked the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkiria (Russia), which caused a fire.
This information was reported by a number of Russian Telegram channels, including Baza. “A drone hit the catalytic cracking unit around 1 p.m. Company employees then heard an explosion and saw smoke. As the fire was small, it was not necessary to evacuate the workers, and the factory is operating normally,” the publicist said.
According to the head of Bashkiria, Radiy Khabirov, emergency services and heads of law enforcement are currently working at the site. According to initial reports, no one was injured.
“Baza showed a video of the scene of the company fire. We see an unidentified flying object above the factory, as well as a column of black smoke. It should be noted that Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat is located more than 1,400 km from the Ukrainian border. The company carries out a full cycle of processing hydrocarbon raw materials and produces 150 products.
Two hydroelectric plants taken out of service following Russian attack on May 8 – Ukrhydroenerho
The hydroelectric installations were heavily damaged by Russian bombing on May 8. As a result, two hydroelectric plants were taken out of service.
This was reported by the press service of Ukrhydroenerho on May 9.
“To date, all hydroelectric power generation has suffered devastating damage. The repair and rehabilitation of destroyed equipment requires considerable effort and significant financial resources,” the statement said.
Ukrhydroenerho adds that support, assistance and decisive actions from the international community are more important than ever.
The Ukrainian armed forces destroyed part of the Russian attack aircraft that entered Krasnohorivka. Ukraine does not let the enemy dig deeper
Ukrainian soldiers eliminated part of the assault groups of Russian troops that managed to penetrate the Krasnohorivka refractory plant in the Donetsk region. Some of those who remained are in a difficult situation, as they are practically deprived of ammunition and armored vehicles. The fighting continues.
This was reported by Lieutenant Colonel Nazar Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational and strategic group, during an interview on national television on May 9.
According to him, from time to time, isolated groups of occupiers try to enter the eastern outskirts of Krasnohorivka on armored vehicles, but more often they go there on foot or on motorcycles.
Currently, the defense forces are preventing the Russians from entering Krasnohorivka, using artillery and mortars to destroy the enemy in this area. Ukrainian soldiers thus slowed down the advance of the occupiers, both inside and outside the city.
According to the joint forces operation, 11 assaults, 2 counterattacks and about 120 enemy drone drops took place in the Krasnohorivka region over the past day.
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