Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire in Russia's Rostov Region

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major diesel fuel fire at an industrial warehouse in Russia's Rostov region. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as Kyiv continues air attacks in response to Russia's strikes on Ukrainian territory.

Debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone ignited a diesel fuel fire at an industrial warehouse in Russia's Rostov region, sparking a significant blaze, the region's governor reported on Sunday.

Russia's defence ministry confirmed that its air defence units had intercepted two drones launched by Ukraine overnight. Governor Vasily Golubev stated that the attack in the Proletarsk district resulted in no injuries.

A Telegram channel close to Russian law enforcement, Baza, reported that an oil depot in Rostov was damaged. SHOT, another Telegram channel, posted a video showing dark smoke rising from an oil depot. Reuters has not independently verified these claims, and there has been no comment from Ukraine.

Kyiv maintains that its airstrikes on Russia's infrastructure are retaliatory measures against Moscow's ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian territory.

(With inputs from agencies.)