Drones strike Pskov region: oil depot burning in Velikiye Luki
Photo: governor confirms fire at facility (Getty Images)
Russia’s Pskov region was hit by unidentified drones overnight on February 19. An oil depot caught fire in the city of Velikiye Luki following the strikes, according to Russian channels.
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As the new day began, footage circulated on social media that allegedly showed the oil depot in Velikiye Luki being struck.
At the same time, regional governor Mikhail Vedernikov said unidentified drones had allegedly targeted civilian infrastructure facilities.
"UAVs are attacking civilian infrastructure in the city of Velikiye Luki. Please stay away from windows; if you are outside, take shelter in the nearest building or premises," he wrote on social media.
Shortly afterwards, more footage of the fire emerged, and Vedernikov reported that a fuel storage tank containing petroleum products had caught fire in the Pskov region.
Monitoring channels suggested the struck facility may be responsible for the storage and distribution of petroleum products. Public accounts stressed that, due to the importance of fuel for logistics, the site has strategic significance.
They also noted that a key railway connection used by Russia is located near the facility.
Other incidents in Russia
On the night of February 17, Ukraine’s Defence Forces reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, after which a fire broke out. The facility is known to produce petroleum products and support the Russian military.
The same night, Russian public channels said unidentified drones attacked the Metafrax chemical plant in Russia’s Perm region. A fire broke out at the site following the strike, and the plant is known for producing components used in explosives.
