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Fires

Fires are a process of uncontrolled combustion spreading through space. Fires pose a threat to the lives of humans and animals, and they destroy or damage property and ecosystems. Most often, the cause of a fire is careless handling of fire, violation of the rules for operating electrical appliances and equipment, natural factors (for example, lightning), and spontaneous combustion of materials. Fires are divided into the following classes: combustion of solids; combustion of liquids; combustion of gaseous substances; combustion of metals; and combustion of live electrical equipment.
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In Abu Dhabi, a drone damaged a nuclear power plant generator, sparking a fire at the station

In Abu Dhabi, a drone hit a generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant outside the inner perimeter. Radiation levels are normal, and the power units are operating in routine mode.

News of the World • May 17, 12:31 PM • 2108 views
Supplies fuel to 40% of Moscow and the region - video of the hit on the Kapotnya Oil Refinery releasedVideo

A video has appeared online showing a drone strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya. The facility provides about 40% of the fuel needs for Moscow and the surrounding region.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 10:25 AM • 12964 views
"Moscow never sleeps": Ministry of Defense confirms large-scale strikes on targets in the Moscow region

Defense Forces hit the Moscow Oil Refinery and microelectronics plants during a record attack. Three people were killed in the Moscow region, and an oil depot is on fire.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:41 AM • 12016 views
Moscow region authorities report three dead following drone attack

As a result of a UAV attack on the Moscow region, three people were killed and others were injured. Drones damaged residential buildings in four districts and infrastructure facilities.

News of the World • May 17, 07:31 AM • 9229 views
Russian UAV attack on Kharkiv on May 17 — seven cars burned, fire extinguishedPhoto

In Kharkiv, a drone strike caused seven cars to catch fire and damaged residential buildings. Rescuers have liquidated the fire; there are no casualties or injuries.

Society • May 17, 06:57 AM • 12482 views
Over 200 clashes and 9,000 drones launched – General Staff on the frontline situation as of May 16Photo

During the day, 234 combat engagements took place; the enemy dropped 300 aerial bombs and launched 9,645 drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1,170 personnel and destroyed 82 enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 05:24 AM • 5038 views
Oil terminal ignites in Moscow region following drone attack – AstraPhoto

The Solnechnogorsk filling station caught fire in the Moscow region following a nighttime UAV attack. The facility is part of the main fuel system surrounding Moscow.

News of the World • May 17, 04:30 AM • 17146 views
Cars burned and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv following a "Shahed" attack

Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv, causing fires and destruction. Cars were burned and residential high-rise buildings were damaged in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:45 PM • 19419 views
Woman injured and fires break out in Dnipro following Russian drone attack

As a result of the Russian drone attack, fires broke out in Dnipro and a private house caught fire. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:03 PM • 12152 views
In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone hit a gas station, a woman was injured, and a fire broke out

At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:46 PM • 4038 views
Number of casualties in train-bus collision in Bangkok rises to 32, 8 people killedPhoto

As a result of a collision between a freight train and a bus in Thailand, 8 people were killed. Another 32 people were injured due to the fire and the large-scale accident.

News of the World • May 16, 09:37 PM • 3786 views
The largest US aircraft carrier has returned home after a record deployment involving operations against Iran and MaduroVideo

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the US after a record deployment. The crew participated in the standoff with Iran and the operations related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

News of the World • May 16, 03:07 PM • 4345 views
Mysterious drone crashes in city on Turkey's Black Sea coastVideo

In the city of Samsun, a drone weighing 25 kilograms damaged three residential buildings. There were no casualties; specialists are currently determining the origin and owner of the aircraft.

News of the World • May 16, 11:39 AM • 4191 views
Train collides with bus in Bangkok, leaving dead and dozens injuredVideo

In the capital of Thailand, a freight train collided with a bus at a crossing. As a result of the accident, eight people were killed and more than 20 others were injured.

News of the World • May 16, 11:14 AM • 3666 views
Large-scale fire at a plastics warehouse in Tatarstan, Russia; a column of smoke is visible for kilometersPhotoVideo

In Naberezhnye Chelny, a warehouse containing plastic and paint is burning over an area of 6,000 square meters. The fire broke out during the night; there is no information regarding casualties.

News of the World • May 16, 05:41 AM • 4378 views
The Russian Federation launched a massive drone attack on the south of the Odesa region, damaging houses and port infrastructurePhoto

Russian drones attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging residential buildings, a port, and an educational institution. Two people were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:55 AM • 4871 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 25 houses were damaged and two destroyed following a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 5849 views
In the Stavropol Krai, the 'Nevinnomyssky Azot' plant is on fire following an attack – monitorsPhotoVideo

In the Stavropol Krai, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant caught fire after a night attack. The enterprise supplies chemicals for the production of Russian Federation ammunition.

News of the World • May 16, 04:30 AM • 4808 views
Lightning strikes roof of house in Uzhhorod, sparking fireVideo

In Uzhhorod, a lightning strike caused the roof of a residential building on Ispanska Street to catch fire. The blaze was localized over an area of 120 square meters; there were no casualties.

Society • May 15, 06:44 PM • 5242 views
Rescuers have been trying to extinguish a fire in the Exclusion Zone for over a day; the fire has covered more than 80 hectaresPhotoVideo

Due to a UAV attack, 80 hectares of forest have been burning in the Exclusion Zone for over a day. 148 SES rescuers are involved in the liquidation at three locations.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:06 PM • 3682 views
General Staff confirmed strikes on Ryazan Oil Refinery, Russian ships, and warehouses

Defense Forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, ships in the Caspian Sea, and warehouses, including those in the Luhansk region. In Mariupol, a Bussol-S radar station and a fuel depot were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:48 AM • 3532 views
Russia strikes port and residential buildings in Odesa region, 10 wounded so far

As a result of the morning drone attack on the ports of the Odesa region and the private sector, 10 people were injured. A warehouse with cargo, vehicles, and two residential buildings were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:25 AM • 3353 views
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia and Vilniansk, there is a fatality and several woundedPhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and three others were injured due to a UAV attack. In Vilniansk, an enemy drone injured a man during a strike on infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:47 AM • 2706 views
In Ryazan, burning units are recorded at the hit oil refinery, and residents complain of "black rain"Video

Following the attack on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, oil distillation units are on fire. Local residents report black rain and damage to residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 06:19 AM • 4694 views
Russia attacked the Odesa region again, injuries reportedPhoto

Two people were injured due to Russia's overnight attack on the Odesa region. Critical infrastructure, four private houses, and technical buildings were targeted.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:15 AM • 3663 views
Russia on Fire: Oil Refinery and Military Airfield of the Aggressor Country Attacked on the Night of May 15 — MediaPhotoVideo

On the night of May 15, drones attacked Ryazan, Bryansk, and Yeysk. Reports indicate a fire at an oil refinery and smoke near a military airfield.

News of the World • May 15, 01:31 AM • 6059 views
Gazprom's Astrakhan plant halted fuel production due to a fire caused by a UAV - Reuters

A UAV strike has halted fuel production at Gazprom's Astrakhan plant. Restoration of the key unit will take from several weeks to months.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:00 PM • 11267 views
Fires break out again in the Chernobyl zone due to drone attackPhoto

New fires broke out in the Chernobyl zone on May 14 due to the downing of Russian drones. The radiation background remains normal despite the difficult extinguishing conditions.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:41 PM • 3858 views
The death toll following Russia's massive attack on Kyiv has risen to seven, including a childPhoto

Rescuers have extricated the bodies of two more people in the Darnytskyi district. The death toll has risen to seven, including a child born in 2013.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:23 PM • 3665 views
Number of injured in Russian attack on Kyiv region rises to sevenPhoto

As a result of the overnight attack on the Kyiv region, seven people were injured, including a child. Houses and cars were damaged, and fires broke out in five districts of the region.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:47 AM • 4483 views