In a dramatic escalation of tensions, a Ukrainian drone strike overnight ignited a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar region, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Fortunately, the blaze has since been extinguished, but it underscores the ongoing conflict’s expanding geographic reach.
Regional authorities reported that the fire erupted in a tank containing oil product residues in the village of Novominskaya, located in the Kanevsky District. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev assured the public that there were no reported injuries from the incident, which was attributed to debris from a falling drone. A dedicated team of 19 firefighters, equipped with 19 pieces of equipment, swiftly tackled the flames.
While details regarding the specific depot and the extent of the damage remain unclear, the event is part of a broader pattern of drone attacks by Ukraine aimed at Russian energy facilities. In recent days, similar strikes have caused fires at a significant oil refinery in Volgograd and a gas processing plant in Astrakhan.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that four Ukrainian drones were destroyed over Russian territory overnight, but it did not specify whether the Krasnodar incident was among them. The ministry typically only comments on the drones intercepted by its air defense systems, leaving the total number of launches unaccounted for.
As of now, there has been no official response from Ukraine. However, Kyiv maintains that its operations within Russian borders target infrastructure crucial to Moscow’s military efforts in Ukraine, serving as retaliation for ongoing Russian bombardments of Ukrainian territory. The situation continues to evolve, highlighting the conflict’s complex and volatile nature.
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