Ukraine war latest updates: Special Forces drones hit oil depots, logistic facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea (11)

Ukraine War Latest Updates: Special Forces Drones Strike Russian-Occupied Crimea

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine continues with multiple frontline updates on November 7, 2025. Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported a successful strike on key enemy infrastructure in Crimea using long-range drones.

Drone Attack on Oil Depots and Logistic Facilities

The Special Operations Forces targeted an oil depot near the village of Hvardiiske, located about 20 kilometers north of Simferopol. A full RVS-400 tank, used for storing oil and petroleum products, was destroyed in the operation.

Special Operations Forces continue to act asymmetrically in countering the enemy's military capabilities.

Additional attacks hit several oil depots and fuel storage sites around Simferopol, as well as two trains carrying tank wagons loaded with petroleum products at a loading and unloading area. The Ukrainian military shared drone footage of the strikes via Telegram.

Reaction and Verification

The Russian occupational administration in Crimea has not responded to Ukraine’s claims of damage. Independent verification of the SSO's reports by The Kyiv Independent was not possible.

Presidential Announcement on Drone Production

During a briefing in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the mass production of the DJI Mavic drone, highlighted as one of the most widely used drones in the conflict.

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced mass production of one of the most popular drones of the war, the DJI Mavic.
Summary

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces successfully used drones to strike critical Russian-held oil and fuel infrastructure in Crimea, while plans to mass-produce effective drones were revealed by President Zelensky.

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The Kyiv Independent The Kyiv Independent — 2025-11-07

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