On the morning of 26 April, explosions occurred in Sevastopol and Yaroslavl as a result of drone attacks. Large-scale fires were reported in Crimea, and an oil refinery caught fire in Yaroslavl.
Explosions and fires in Sevastopol
Today, powerful explosions have been heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea, particularly in Sevastopol. Local residents report large-scale fires in different parts of the city.
The occupation authorities claimed to have shot down 45 drones. However, no official information on the consequences of the falling debris has been made public. Independent sources have published footage from the scene, which shows the fire.
Fire at a refinery in Yaroslavl
The Yaroslavnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, caught fire after a drone attack. Local resources confirmed the fact of an explosion and fire on the territory of the enterprise.
According to preliminary data, the incident occurred in the morning. Official Russian sources have not yet commented on the extent of the damage.
Response of local authorities
The occupation «governor» of Sevastopol announced massive drone attack and air defence operations. No details of the damage or casualties were disclosed.
In Yaroslavl, authorities restricted access to the refinery area, citing security concerns. As of now, there is no information on casualties or injuries.
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