Another explosion occurs in the Rostov region at an oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones the day before

Another explosion occurs in the Rostov region at an oil depot attacked by Ukrainian drones the day before

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 19 2024, 10:59 AM • 29546 views

A new explosion occurs at an oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia attacked by Ukrainian drones. The fire has been going on for two days, 18 firefighters have been injured, and a state of emergency has been declared.

Another fuel tank exploded at the oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia, which was attacked by the Ukrainian Defense Forces yesterday. The fire has been going on for two days. This is reported by local  Russian Telegram channels, UNN reports.

Details

Locals report that another powerful explosion occurred at the oil depot today, probably another fuel tank caught fire .

According to the Russian media, 18 firefighters were injured in the incident. 5 are in serious condition and are being prepared for the arrival of an air ambulance; 13 have been provided with medical assistance.  A state of emergency has also been declared in the city.

In addition, the Russian media reported that the tanks at the Proletarsk oil depot were full, so it was virtually impossible to extinguish the fire - it would take several days for all the fuel to burn out. 

Addendum

Firefighting at the oil depot of the Kavkaz plant in Proletarsk, Rostov region, which was attacked by kamikaze drones on the night of August 18, has been going on for two days

Due to the smoke from the burning oil products, the authorities asked the city's residents to limit their time outside.

Recall

Sources of UNN reportedthat on the night of August 18, as a result of a Ukrainian intelligence operation, an oil depot in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, which worked for the enemy military-industrial complex and supported the activities of the Russian occupation forces, was hit.