Drones hit oil refinery in Matviyiy Kurgan
On 9 October, in the village of Matviyiv Kurgan Powerful explosions were heard in the Rostov region. According to Russian Telegram channels, Drones hit a local oil refinery, The fire was caused by a large area of land.
What is known about the attack
Local residents report series of explosions і severe fire, which was visible from a distance of several kilometres. Fire brigades arrived at the scene and the company's operations were shut down.
The Russian authorities claimed that «air defence was working», but video from the scene shows that the fire engulfed part of the plant's territory.
The village of Matviyiv Kurgan is located approximately 20 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.
Context: a wave of attacks on the Russian energy sector
In recent weeks, in Rostov, Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions Explosions at oil depots and industrial facilities have become more frequent.
Analysts attribute this to the intensification of Ukrainian operations to destroy Russia's military and fuel infrastructure, which provides logistics for its army.
Implications for the region
Russian sources report on temporary cessation of fuel supply to nearby petrol stations.
There have been no official statements from the Russian Ministry of Defence so far.
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