State of emergency declared in Russia's Engels after Ukrainian strike on oil depot there
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Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:14:28 +0200
A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Engels in Russias Saratov Oblast, where Ukraines defence forces earlier hit an oil depot that supplies fuel to Russian warplanes.
Source Kremlinaligned Russian news agency Interfax Quote from Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin A state of emergency is to be declared in Engels as the area of fire at the industrial facility targeted in a UAV attack has expanded.
Details Busargin mentioned that specialists from Russias Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare have been collecting air samples in the Engels fire area throughout the day.
Background On the night of 78 January, Ukrainian forces struck the Kombinat Kristal oil storage base in Engels.
Numerous explosions were recorded in the target area and a largescale fire broke out.
The damage to the oil depot creates significant logistical problems for the Russian strategic aircraft and significantly reduces their ability to strike peaceful Ukrainian cities and civilian targets. Support UP or become our patron
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