Ukraine-Drone Attack Ignites Fire in Russian Oil Depot

Three oil tanks at a Russian depot in Kursk caught fire due to a drone attack by Ukraine. One fire was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported. Extensive efforts involving 82 firefighters and 32 units of equipment were required to control the remaining fires.

Ukraine-Drone Attack Ignites Fire in Russian Oil Depot
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Three tanks at an oil storage depot in Russia's Kursk region ignited in flames following a drone attack launched by Ukraine, according to acting regional governor Alexei Smirnov on Sunday.

Smirnov reported that while no injuries occurred in the attack, a fire in one of the tanks was swiftly extinguished. The remaining fires necessitated the deployment of 82 firefighters and 32 units of equipment to manage the situation.

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