Drones strike Russian Novoshakhtinsk, oil refinery on fire
Photo: Strike drones attacked Russia's Rostov region (Getty Images)
Strike drones attacked the Russian city of Novoshakhtinsk in the Rostov region. Eyewitnesses report a large fire at a local oil refinery, reports Russian social media.
According to local residents, explosions were heard in the city, followed by a glow in the sky.
"The sky became brighter. Just like last time, when they bombed," said one eyewitness.
"There was a sea of explosions... Periodic bursts of automatic gunfire, sounds of downed missiles," said another eyewitness.
According to him, explosions have been heard over the city for about 40 minutes.
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Eyewitnesses also filmed the moment a drone struck the refinery.
Yury Slyusar, acting governor of Russia's Rostov region, reported that a fire broke out at the Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant following a UAV attack.
"Emergency rescue teams have been dispatched to the site. Information on casualties is being clarified," the governor said.
Drone attacks on Russia
Throughout 2024, regions of Russia bordering Ukraine have been repeatedly targeted by unidentified strike drones. The drones typically hit military facilities, weapon depots, oil storage sites, and oil refineries.
On the morning of December 15, the capital of Chechnya, Grozny, was attacked by strike drones. The drones struck buildings of the Chechen special forces regiment and the OMON.
It was later confirmed that the drones that attacked Grozny were from Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The UAVs were based on the Ukrainian-made sports aircraft Aeroprakt A-22.
On the night of December 14, explosions were heard in the Russian city of Oryol. Drones attacked an oil depot, causing a fire on the site.
