Fire Erupts at Crimean Oil Depot Amidst Rising Tensions

A fire broke out at an oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea, with reports of explosions. No casualties were reported, but several fuel tanks caught fire. Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted military sites in Crimea, escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

A blaze erupted at an oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea, raising alarms on the Russian-annexed peninsula, officials confirmed Monday.

Oleg Kryuchkov, adviser to Crimea's Russian-installed head, assured there were no casualties, though the cause of the fire remains undisclosed. The Baza Telegram channel reported hearing explosions.

The Russian defence ministry claimed 12 Ukrainian drones were intercepted, amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Crimean military sites.

(With inputs from agencies.)