Oil depot on fire for three days in Rostov region: Another tank exploded
Illustrative photo: Oil depot burning for the third day in Rostov region (wikimapia.org)
In the city of Proletarsk, Rostov region, firefighters have been unable to control a fire at an oil depot for the third day. Another tank has exploded, according to Russian Telegram channels and Rostov region Governor Vasily Golubev on Telegram.
A video has been released online showing the moment another tank exploded at the oil depot in Proletarsk. According to unconfirmed reports, no one was injured.
Satellite images show that the smoke from the fire in Proletarsk is approaching Rostov, with the distance between the cities being approximately 150 kilometers.
Photo: Smoke approaching Rostov (t.me/news161ru)
Governor Vasily Golubev, meanwhile, claims that two firefighting trains have been deployed to provide water for extinguishing the fire.
Additionally, Russian Il-76 aircraft have dropped water twice on the affected area.
The official from Russia assures that there is no threat of the fire spreading to residential buildings or other structures.
What preceded
On August 18, Russians reported a drone attack on the oil depot in Proletarsk. RBC-Ukraine sources indicated that the operation was organized by the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Reports online suggested that dozens of firefighters were injured while battling the blaze.
Telegram channels also published videos showing firefighters claiming they were refusing to extinguish the fire due to the intense flames.
