See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.

  • On August 2, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian facilities, striking an oil refinery in Samara and a defense communications plant in Penza.
  • Kyiv warned this past week it will escalate strikes after Russian attacks in recent weeks killed civilians, and Ukraine has targeted Russian energy sites since February 2022.
  • On Sunday, more than 120 firefighters battled a fire at the Sochi oil depot after debris from drones struck a fuel tank holding 2,000 cubic metres of fuel.
  • Following the blaze, Rosaviatsia halted arrivals and departures at Sochi International Airport, but flights resumed shortly afterward, Russia's air transport regulator said.
  • As Russia mounts its summer ground offensive, drone attacks have intensified, with Ukraine's deep strikes coinciding with Trump’s August 8 deadline for a ceasefire.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

369 Articles

The Times of Northwest IndianaThe Times of Northwest Indiana
+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Center

WAR IN UKRAINE

·Cherokee County, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 49% of the sources are Center
49% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

rbc.ua broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)