Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire at Russian Oil Depot

A Ukraine-launched drone attack ignited fires at an oil storage depot in Russia's Kursk region. While one fire was quickly controlled, efforts to extinguish fires at two other tanks involved substantial firefighting resources. The attack also damaged residential buildings, injuring one person. Both countries deny targeting civilians in the ongoing conflict.

Three oil storage tanks in Russia's Kursk region caught fire following a drone attack launched by Ukraine, acting regional Governor Alexei Smirnov reported on Sunday.

While one fire was swiftly extinguished, 82 firefighters and 32 units of equipment were deployed to tackle the remaining blazes. Russia's defence ministry stated that its air defence systems had intercepted two drones over the Kursk region.

Additionally, residential buildings were damaged, injuring one person, Smirnov confirmed. Reuters has yet to independently verify these reports, and Ukraine has not provided any immediate commentary. Both nations deny targeting civilians as part of the conflict that began in February 2022. Ukraine asserts its attacks on Russia's infrastructure are retaliatory measures against Moscow's persistent assaults on Ukrainian territory.

(With inputs from agencies.)