Russian Authorities Deploy Trains to Combat Oil Depot Blaze Following Drone Attack
Firefighters engage in extensive operations at an oil depot in Krasnodar region after an attack reportedly linked to Ukraine.
In the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, regional authorities have mobilized firefighting trains equipped with water to combat a significant fire at an oil depot, ignited by a drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces.
The incident, which began on March 18, 2025, has continued to escalate despite ongoing firefighting efforts.
Firefighters are currently addressing a blaze that has engulfed one of the depot's storage tanks, covering an area of approximately 1,250 square meters (13,500 square feet).
Efforts to bring the fire under control involve a significant deployment of resources, including 473 firefighters and 189 pieces of specialized equipment at the scene.
Reports indicate that the operations have faced complications, including an explosion on Friday when the depressurization of the burning tank resulted in the release of ignited oil.
The fire has now expanded to affect an estimated 10,000 square meters of the facility.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has labeled the drone strike as a violation of an agreed ceasefire aimed at protecting energy infrastructure, an arrangement reportedly established in discussions between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
This ceasefire agreement appeared to be a narrower initiative compared to a broader 30-day truce that had been agreed upon by Ukraine.
Local officials have been utilizing social media platforms to provide updates on the firefighting efforts and the ongoing situation at the oil depot in Kavkazskaya, where significant resources have been dedicated to mitigate the fire and its repercussions.
The incident, which began on March 18, 2025, has continued to escalate despite ongoing firefighting efforts.
Firefighters are currently addressing a blaze that has engulfed one of the depot's storage tanks, covering an area of approximately 1,250 square meters (13,500 square feet).
Efforts to bring the fire under control involve a significant deployment of resources, including 473 firefighters and 189 pieces of specialized equipment at the scene.
Reports indicate that the operations have faced complications, including an explosion on Friday when the depressurization of the burning tank resulted in the release of ignited oil.
The fire has now expanded to affect an estimated 10,000 square meters of the facility.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has labeled the drone strike as a violation of an agreed ceasefire aimed at protecting energy infrastructure, an arrangement reportedly established in discussions between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
This ceasefire agreement appeared to be a narrower initiative compared to a broader 30-day truce that had been agreed upon by Ukraine.
Local officials have been utilizing social media platforms to provide updates on the firefighting efforts and the ongoing situation at the oil depot in Kavkazskaya, where significant resources have been dedicated to mitigate the fire and its repercussions.
