Rescuers release footage showing aftermath of Russian strike on oil depot in Ukraine's Pryluky
Photo: Rescuers continue extinguishing the fire caused by the strike on the oil depot (t.me/dsns_telegram)
On the morning of Wednesday, October 8, Russian forces struck an oil depot in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. Rescuers released footage showing the aftermath of the enemy attack, according to a post by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) on Telegram.
It is reported that the strike caused a large-scale fire, which rescuers are currently working to extinguish. Robotic equipment is also being used in the firefighting efforts.
Rescuers stated that there is currently no information about any casualties.
The State Emergency Service (DSNS) is extinguishing the fire at the site of the enemy strike (t.me/dsns_telegram)
The State Emergency Service (DSNS) is extinguishing the fire at the site of the enemy strike (t.me/dsns_telegram)\
The State Emergency Service (DSNS) is extinguishing the fire at the site of the enemy strike (t.me/dsns_telegram)
The State Emergency Service (DSNS) is extinguishing the fire at the site of the enemy strike (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Strike on October 8
On the night of October 8, Russian forces carried out a massive strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The main targets were Nizhyn and Pryluky in the Chernihiv region, Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and the Odesa region.
Near Nizhyn, 12 Shahed drones attacked the railway infrastructure, while in Pryluky, they hit an oil depot.
Significant smoke was observed in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, following the strike on the oil depot.
Residents of the city and surrounding areas were advised, if the wind direction changes, to keep windows closed and limit time outdoors.
In Kryvyi Rih, the Russian forces launched about 30 Shahed drones and KABs (guided aerial bombs), causing damage to the energy infrastructure.
According to the Ukrainian Air Forces, more than 180 drones struck Ukraine overnight, of which only 154 were shot down.
The Ministry of Energy reported that the situation in the power system is difficult and urged Ukrainians to use electricity sparingly.
