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Fire Rages at Rostov's Kamensk-Shakhtinsky Oil Depot After Ukrainian Drone Attack, Smoke Stretches 30 km

Aug 28, 2024, 09:43 AM

A significant fire has been raging at the Atlas oil depot in Russia's Rostov region, near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, following a drone attack by Ukrainian forces. The attack, which occurred overnight, targeted the facility's fuel tanks, resulting in extensive damage and thick smoke stretching up to 30 km. The fire has been ongoing for over 15 hours and has spread to other tanks, with explosions reported as the blaze continues to intensify. The Atlas depot, a military fuel reserve facility, plays a crucial role in supplying petroleum products to the Russian army. The incidents highlight the increasing use of drones by Ukraine in its defense strategy, as the country has invested $7 billion in its defense industry, focusing on drones, robotics, and electronic warfare systems. The Atlas facility, which took 15 years to build, has been severely damaged within days.