August 22nd 2024.
The recent events in Ukraine have dealt yet another blow to Vladimir Putin, as a strategic oil storage depot was attacked and set ablaze by a Ukrainian strike. This depot, known as Proletarsk diesel facility, was a crucial source of fuel for the Russian military in the ongoing war. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, was carried out using kamikaze drones, resulting in a total of 22 out of 74 fuel tanks being destroyed or engulfed in flames. The intensity of the blaze has also led to several explosions, with more expected to occur.
This strike has been hailed as one of Ukraine's most successful moves in the war, causing a major setback for Russia. In response, Russia has deployed a team of 520 firefighters to the scene, but experts predict that the inferno will continue for several more days. Unfortunately, many firefighters have been injured in the process, and residents in the nearby Rostov region have been exposed to harmful fumes.
Initially, Russian authorities claimed that the attack had been thwarted and the explosions were caused by falling drone debris. However, this is a common tactic used to hide the true extent of the damage. Rostov Governor Vasily Golubev stated that the fire was a result of a drone attack, and falling fragments caused a fire to break out at the industrial warehouse in Proletarka.
To combat the raging inferno, three firefighting trains have been dispatched, and there are plans to use specialized water-bombing planes. The smoke plume from the fire is so large that it can be seen from space, stretching across miles of the Rostov region. According to First News of the War, a Telegram channel, this facility holds great strategic importance in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Aerial photos have captured massive plumes of smoke billowing out of the area, and a video showed a tanker exploding near the depot, raising concerns about the spread of toxic fumes.
"This depot is a vital asset for supplying fuel and logistics to the Russian military," stated First News of the War. With its strategic location near the conflict zone, it plays a crucial role in supporting Russian troops. The depot contains not only diesel fuel but also jet fuel and petrol. This latest attack is part of Ukraine's efforts to push further into Russia and prevent President Putin from claiming parts of their land in a peace settlement.
This incursion marks the biggest foreign attack on Russia since World War II and is a major humiliation for Putin, who had previously ordered troops to invade Ukraine two and a half years ago. The focus of this incursion has been the Kursk oblast, where Ukrainian forces had previously targeted bridges across the Seim river. As a result, Russian troops will now have to resort to using boats or pontoons to evacuate residents and transport supplies to defend their territory.
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