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Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire at Oil Depot in Russia’s Former Olympic City

CITY OF SOCHI, KRASNODAR KRAI, AUG 4 – Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian oil infrastructure causing major fires and operational disruptions, with over 120 firefighters involved in containment efforts, officials said.

  • A Ukrainian drone attack on August 3, 2025, caused a major fire at an oil depot in Sochi, according to regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.
  • The fire erupted in a fuel tank holding about 2,000 cubic meters of fuel, as reported by Russia's RIA news agency.
  • Flights at Sochi Airport were temporarily suspended for safety, confirmed by Rosaviatsia, Russia's civil aviation authority.
  • This drone strike is part of Ukraine's strategy to target critical infrastructure in Russia, highlighting ongoing conflict between the two nations.
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rbc.ua broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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