Another oil refinery on fire in Russia – photo, video
Pravda Ukraine
Russian Telegram channels have reported explosions and a fire at the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast.
Source: Telegram channels Astra, Baza and Mash
Details: Local residents reported an explosion at the Kuibyshev oil refinery.
As a result of the explosion, a fire broke out at the refinery near the city of Novokuybyshevsk in Samara Oblast.
Early reports indicate that the refinery was attacked by a drone.
Fire at the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast.
Російські пабліки опублікували відео пожежі після вибухів на Куйбишевському НПЗ.
Відео: Mash pic.twitter.com/lBxXQYdaE7— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) March 23, 2024
Background:
- The Financial Times reported that the United States had allegedly urged Ukraine not to hit Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure, as it was concerned that this could lead to higher energy prices and further escalation.
- Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, said that oil refineries in Russia are legitimate targets of Ukraine from a military point of view. According to her, Ukraine is acting in accordance with NATO standards in this case.
- Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, denied that Washington is demanding that Ukraine stop attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure.
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