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Donetsk oil depot comes under attack, fire breaks out

Donetsk oil depot comes under attack, fire breaks out Illustrative photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: Daria Shekina

In the occupied Donetsk this evening, on December 15, explosions were heard. An oil depot was under attack, according to local Telegram channels.

It is noted that the strikes were recorded in the Budonivskyi district of the city.

Telegram channels have published a photo of the aftermath of the strike on the oil depot.

Photo: Consequences of the strike (t.me/itsdonetsk)

Official information about the shelling of Donetsk has not yet been received.

Updated

Russian news agency TASS published photos from the site of the hit. The photos show a strong fire at the oil depot.

Photo: Consequences of the attack (t.me/tass_agency)

Explosions in Donetsk

The regional center has been under Russian occupation since 2014. During this time, the occupiers have repeatedly shelled the city, blaming Ukrainian military forces.

Recently, Ukrainian special forces intelligence discovered and destroyed another enemy ammunition depot in temporarily occupied Donetsk.