Ukraine's Simferopol oil facility ablaze amid latest drone assault

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Krymneftesbyt oil depot in Simferopol is on fire after a drone attack.

This was reported by the Crimean Wind Telegram channel, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

It is noted that the arrival of drones on the peninsula was reported at about 1 a.m. on November 6. At 2 a.m., the drones flew to the village of Hvardiiske.

At around 3 a.m., four explosions were reported in Hvardiiske, with smoke rising above the village. According to Crimean Wind, it is unclear whether the drones hit the airfield or the oil depot.

A fire was also reported in the area of the Hresivskyi village near Simferopol.

Later, the Telegram channel posted photos and videos from subscribers showing the Krymneftesbyt oil depot on fire in the village of Bitumne near Simferopol.

At 06:01, a powerful explosion was heard across Crimea, from Simferopol to the southern coast.

As reported, on the morning of October 29, occupied Crimea was attacked by drones, after which fires broke out in the village of Hvardiiske in the Simferopol district and in Simferopol.