Authorities in russia's Krasnodar krai reported that a massive drone attack was "repelled" during the night of May 31. This was announced on Telegram by the regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev.
"In several municipalities of the region, a massive drone attack was repelled last night. All drones were suppressed by air defense forces. Special services in Novorossiysk are inspecting the area and searching for fallen drones. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties or damage", - Kondratyev initially reported.
However, he later acknowledged that the airstrike had caused damage to the oil depot infrastructure in the Temryuk district. "Three tanks containing petroleum products are damaged and burning. Firefighting efforts are currently underway", - the governor stated around 4 a.m.
"The fire has been assigned a high difficulty category. Unfortunately, there are injuries among the oil depot employees, and they are receiving medical assistance. The remaining staff has been evacuated", - the regional head added.
Local Telegram channels have already posted videos of the fire at the oil depot.