Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Fire Extinguished at Russian Oil Depot After Ukrainian Drone Attack
There was a big fire at an oil storage place in Russia near the border with Ukraine.
The fire started because of a drone attack from Ukraine.
The firemen put out the fire.
Ukraine said they did this to make it harder for Russia to support its military actions.
The Russian TV reported this news, saying the governor of the area confirmed the fire was out.
A fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Belgorod region due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze.
Ukraine claimed responsibility, stating it was part of efforts to weaken Russian energy infrastructure.
The attack occurred overnight on January 6-7.
Russian state TV reported the incident, citing the regional governor.
- Who
- Ukrainian forces and Russian authorities
- What
- Fire at an oil depot in Belgorod
- When
- Overnight on January 6-7
- Where
- Belgorod region, Russia
- Why
- Ukrainian drone attack as part of a campaign to degrade Russian energy infrastructure
- Location
- Belgorod region, Russia
- Event
- Fire at oil depot
- Cause
- Ukrainian drone attack
- Time
- Overnight on January 6-7
- Status
- Fire extinguished