Ukraine Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Depot in Rostov
Investing.com - A Ukraine drone attack has caused a fire at an oil depot in the Kamensky district of Russia's southern region of Rostov, according to the governor. Several tanks are reported to be on fire, but there have been no casualties. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the flames.
Russian air defense units have destroyed four drones in the region overnight, but the Russian defense ministry did not mention an attack on the depot. Reports from the Baza Telegram channel, which has close ties to Russia's security services, indicate that three tanks are burning at the Kamensky oil depot after two drones fell in the area.
Videos circulating on Russian social media show large tanks ablaze at night in the Kamensky district of Rostov. This recent attack follows a similar incident in early August at the same fuel storage depot. Additionally, tanks were still on fire at another oil depot in Rostov's Proletarsk district, about 10 days after a previous Ukrainian attack.
In a separate incident, debris from a Ukraine-launched drone over the Voronezh region sparked a fire near explosive objects, but fortunately, there was no detonation. The fire has been extinguished, and residents are returning to their homes after being evacuated.
The Russian defense ministry reported that eight attack drones were destroyed in the Voronezh region, but did not provide further details. It is common for Russian officials to downplay the extent of damage caused by Ukrainian attacks.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for 30 months, with both sides denying targeting civilians. Kyiv claims its air attacks are aimed at destroying energy, transport, and military infrastructure crucial to Moscow's war efforts.