One of largest Russian oil refineries on fire – photo
Pravda Ukraine
A fire broke out in the Russian city of Volgograd on the night of 2-3 February, in which petroleum products were burning on an area of 300 square metres.
Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations; ngs24.ru
Details: Early reports indicate that there were no casualties.
The cause of the fire is being established.
Updated at 06:30: Local media reported that a fire broke out at the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery in Volgograd.
Several sources in emergency services confirmed to local journalists that a drone fell at the oil refinery. Sources said to the editorial staff that “There’s thick smoke billowing”. “A drone fell, and military, medical and firefighters were immediately called. No operational personnel witnessed the moment of the fall. However, it was reported that the damage there was serious. There were no people at that moment so there were no casualties so far.”
People heard loud noises before the fire.
Updated at 06:40: The open burning of petroleum products in Volgograd was eliminated.
For reference: LLC LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery is the largest petroleum products producer in Russia’s Southern Federal District, with a plant capacity of 14.8 million tons. It has been a 100% subsidiary of PJSC LUKOIL since 1993.
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