UkrMedia, 8 August. In the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region, a warehouse caught fire following a strike by a Russian drone. The fire covered an area of around 600 square metres, according to the Chernihiv Regional State Emergency Service.
Briefly about the main points
- A Russian UAV attacked a target in the Pryluky district.
- The strike caused a fire in the warehouse building.
- The area affected by the fire reached 600 square metres.
- The emergency services quickly brought the fire under control.
- According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.
A fire broke out in a warehouse
Following the strike, a major fire broke out on the site. The flames engulfed the roof and the interior of the warehouse building, posing a risk of the fire spreading further.
Photographs released by the rescue services show intense flames and significant structural damage. Fire and rescue units arrived at the scene promptly.
Rescue workers put out the fire
Employees SES They contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to neighbouring premises. The fire, which covered an area of around 600 square metres, was then completely extinguished.
Rescue workers also inspected the damaged building and the surrounding area. According to preliminary reports, there were no fatalities or injuries as a result of the attack.
The consequences of the strike are being assessed
No information has yet been released regarding the extent of the damage or the goods that may have been stored inside the warehouse. The relevant authorities are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the Russian attack.
Residents of the Chernihiv region are urged not to ignore air-raid sirens and to head immediately to shelters in the event of a threat from attack drones.
