An intense fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia following the downing of a Ukrainian military drone in the vicinity. This incident marks the second drone attack on Russian oil facilities in just two days.

The Ukrainian drone was flying over the town of Klintsy when it was intercepted and brought down by Russian military forces. As a result of the drone being forced down, it released its munitions into the oil field, sparking a massive fire at the Klintsy oil depot.

Regional governor Alexander Bogomaz took to social media to explain the situation, stating, "An aeroplane-style drone was brought down by the defense ministry using radio-electronic means. When the aerial target was destroyed, its munitions were dropped on the territory of the Klintsy oil depot."

Although Russian sources claim that no injuries were reported in the explosion, local authorities had to call in specialized firefighters to tackle the resulting inferno. Images from the scene show thick columns of black smoke billowing from the facility as flames engulf various areas.

The incident adds to the ongoing clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces targeting energy infrastructure. Just last week, a massive fire engulfed an online retailer's warehouse in St. Petersburg, Russia. Nearly 300 firefighters, along with numerous fire engines and helicopters, battled the blaze as employees evacuated to safety. The warehouse's owner, Wildberries, confirmed that no injuries were reported.

No confirmation or denial has been provided by Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov regarding Ukrainian involvement in the oil depot explosion. The situation remains tense as both nations try to navigate the escalating hostilities in the region.

As investigations continue into the drone attack and subsequent fire, authorities are working to ensure the safety of such critical infrastructure and prevent further incidents that could have severe consequences for the energy sector.