Local authorities reported that the fire at the oil storage facility in Tikhoretsk has been extinguished. Russian authorities stated that the fire occurred after wreckage from a drone fell on the facility. The exact cause of the drone wreckage falling on the facility in Tikhoretsk has not been determined.
In a separate incident, a drone was shot down at a major Russian oil depot in Tartarstan during the night towards Monday. Six explosions shook the depot and caused a huge fire. However, there are conflicting reports about the status of the fire in Tartarstan.
According to NRK Nyheter, the fire at the oil storage facility in Tikhoretsk has been extinguished, while Expressen reports that the oil depot in Tartarstan has been burning and could not be extinguished. It is unclear whether the incidents in Tikhoretsk and Tartarstan are related or separate events. The extent of damage or casualties from the fires remains unknown.
Russian authorities have not specified who is responsible for the drone attacks, if confirmed. The current status of the fire in Tartarstan and any ongoing response efforts are also not detailed.