Drone attack on an oil depot in the Yaroslavl region of the Russian Federation
A large-scale fire has broken out at an oil depot in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, in the Russian Federation. Local residents report that the incident was caused by a drone attack.
Eyewitnesses are posting videos on social media showing the aftermath of the strike. According to local residents, a phenomenon they described as "oil rain" was observed in the area of the facility following the attack. This indicates significant damage to the fuel storage tanks.
Official sources are currently verifying information regarding the scale of the destruction and potential casualties. The Russian authorities have not yet provided detailed comments on the performance of air defense systems in the region.
This event is part of a series of attacks on energy infrastructure facilities within Russian territory. Such incidents have a direct impact on the logistics and fuel supply for Russian military units participating in the war against Ukraine.
The situation in Rybinsk remains tense as emergency services continue to work at the scene. We are continuing to monitor developments and will update the information as new data becomes available.