Drone attack on oil depot in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia
A large-scale fire has broken out at an oil depot in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, 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, precipitation was observed in the air following the explosions, which they described as "oil rain." This indicates serious damage to fuel storage facilities.
Currently, official Russian sources are providing limited information regarding the scale of the destruction. However, video footage from the scene confirms the impact and the outbreak of a large fire on the territory of the oil depot.
Similar incidents at critical infrastructure facilities in Russia are occurring against the backdrop of the ongoing war. Such drone attacks are aimed at logistics hubs that supply fuel to Russian military equipment.
The situation in Rybinsk remains tense as emergency services continue to work at the scene of the fire. International observers continue to monitor the developments, which are impacting the energy sector of the aggressor country.