Oil depot attacked by drones in Russia's Engles, fire breaks out – photos, video

A series of explosions have rocked Russia's Engels, Saratov Oblast, with a fire breaking out near an oil depot. Source: Russian Telegram channels; Saratov Oblast governor Roman Busargin Details: Local residents reported hearing about 25 loud explosions and seeing bright flashes in the sky over several districts of the city.

In addition, according to residents of Russian Engels, a large fire broke out near an oil depot.

A fire at an oil depot in Engels, Russia, on the night of 7-8 JanuaryPhoto: Baza

A fire at an oil depot in Engels, Russia, on the night of 7-8 January.Photo: Baza

Earlier, Roman Busargin, the governor of Saratov Oblast, reported the threat of a drone attack.

Updated: Later, Busargin reported that debris of an allegedly downed UAV "hit an industrial facility in Engels".

The governor added that Saratov and Engels had been subjected to a massive UAV attack at night. For reference: Engels is home to an airfield where TU-95 strategic bombers are based. It has been repeatedly attacked by drones.

The cities of Saratov and Engels are located opposite each other on the right and left banks of the Volga River.

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