In the Russian Federation, explosions rang out at the Novoshakhty Refinery: a column of smoke is rising

fire in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov region of the Russian Federation, photo from local publics

In the afternoon of December 25, residents of Novoshakhtynsk, Rostov region, reported a large number of explosions and a fire at the local petroleum products factory, the governor of the region confirmed that the explosions occurred as a result of an air attack.

Source: Astra, Russian public, the governor of the Rostov region Yury Slyusar in social networks

Details: In social networks, local publics publish photos and videos of a column of smoke from the territory where the plant is located.

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The governor of the Rostov region Yuriy Slyusar confirmed that the explosions in Novoshakhtinsk were the result of an air attack.

Direct speech: “As a result of the air attack, explosions occurred on the territory of the city of Novoshakhtinsk, according to preliminary information, there were no deaths or injuries. The information is being clarified. Currently, the emergency response services are on the scene, firefighting is organized.”

“Novoshakhty Oil Plant” (JSC “NZNP”) is a large oil refining enterprise in the Rostov region. The plant specializes in oil processing and the production of petroleum products, including fuel oil, furnace, marine and diesel fuel, straight-run gasoline, etc. It is one of the largest suppliers of petroleum products in the south of Russia.

We will remind: As reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Novoshakhty Oil Products Plant in the Rostov Region of the Russian Federation was hit by Ukrainian troops on the night of August 21.

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