The fire that broke out at the Russian oil depot in Proletarsk continues to spread. It cannot be localized

The oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov Region, which was attacked by the Defense Forces, has been burning for six days. According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire has spread to residential buildings.

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In addition to hundreds of rescuers, more than ten units of special equipment were brought in to extinguish the fire, but the fire continues to spread and cannot be localized.

Local Telegram channels and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are publishing videos showing that the flames have engulfed, in particular, private homes.

• August 18 about the successful defeat of the Kavkaz plant in the Rostov region near Proletarsk The General Staff reported: It was noted that the defeat occurred through the efforts and resources of the Main Intelligence Directorate in cooperation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other parts of the Defense Forces.
• Subsequently, the interlocutor LIGA.net military intelligence reported that the GUR hit oil depot with Ukrainian-made dronesthe detailed results of the object's destruction were clarified.
• August 19 Russian military propaganda wrotethat a second explosion occurred at the oil depot in Proletarsk that was hit by the Ukrainian military, and it was reported that 18 people were injured.