In a significant escalation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a large-scale drone attack overnight on the Rostov Oblast in southwestern Russia, focusing on key rail infrastructure and a fuel-laden military train stationed at the Salsk rail yard.

According to preliminary reports, multiple drones struck both the parked train and surrounding infrastructure, igniting a massive blaze that engulfed several railcars, most of which were reportedly transporting fuel and oil products intended for Russian forces operating in Ukraine.

The attack caused extensive damage and triggered a series of explosions that lit up the night sky, with footage from the scene showing flames spreading rapidly across the yard. Emergency services were dispatched, but the fire reportedly continued burning well into the morning hours.

This marks one of the largest drone strikes conducted by Ukraine on Russian territory in recent months and demonstrates Kyiv’s continued efforts to disrupt critical Russian military supply lines and logistics infrastructure far from the front lines.

Military analysts say the strike on Salsk—a strategic transport hub—could delay fuel delivery to Russian units and complicate Moscow’s ongoing military operations.

There are no immediate reports of casualties, and Russian authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the extent of the damage or possible response measures.