#

​Another Oil Refinery Burn in russia Due to Ukrainian Drone Attack

2066
Oil refinery burns in Volgograd Oblast, russia / Open source illustrative photo
Oil refinery burns in Volgograd Oblast, russia / Open source illustrative photo

Explosions in russia are becoming more and more commonplace. This time, they were heard in Belgorod and Volgograd Oblasts, resulting in the fire of one of the oil refineries

According to russian media, on the night of February 3, the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery of the PJSC Lukoil Oil Companywas on fire. Emergency services confirmed a powerful fire in Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd. An explosion took place after a drone fell. The fire has spread to 300 square meters. Emergency services were working at the location.

Another Oil Refinery Burn in russia Due to Ukrainian Drone Attack, Defense Express
russian PJSC Lukoil Oil Company / Open source illustrative photo

"During arrival of the first fire and rescue units, it was found that burning of oil spill was over an area of 300 square meters. Fire and rescue units of Volgograd Fire and Rescue Garrison are working at the site. No one is killed or injured. The cause is under investigation," russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

Read more: Large Concentration of russian Su-30 Aircraft Found by Ukrainian Partisans at Airfield in Occupied Crimea

At the same time, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov, also claimed about drone attack. According to him, russian air defense allegedly eliminated an unmanned aerial vehicle in Novooskolsky urban district.

Another Oil Refinery Burn in russia Due to Ukrainian Drone Attack, Defense Express
Fire and rescue units try to extinguish fire / Photo credit: russian Ministry of Emergency Situations

"As a result of falling debris in the village of Podоlkhi, windows were beaten out in one private household, roof, facade, fence as well as parked KAMAZ truck were damaged. House-by-house inspection of the territory will continue during daylight hours," Gladkov said.

Earlier Defense Express reported about how russians had explained losing Ivanovets ship and missile strike on Belbek airfield.

Read more: ​National Resistance Center of Ukraine Reveals How russia's Occupation Administration Exploits Industry in Zaporizhzhia