Authorities in the southern Rostov region of Russia are facing challenges as they work to extinguish a massive fire at an oil depot in the town of Proletarsk. The fire, which has been burning for three days, has engulfed an area of 10,000 square meters. Reports from Russian state news agencies indicate that 500 firefighters are involved in the operation, with 41 of them already hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the firefighting efforts.
The incident was triggered by a drone attack carried out by Ukrainian forces, as part of their push into Russia's Kursk region. The oil depot targeted in the attack was a crucial supply point for Russia's military operations. Ukrainian Army General Staff has claimed responsibility for the strike, citing it as a strategic move to weaken Russia's military and economic capabilities.
