Drones strike Russian oil depot in Penza, spark fire (VIDEO)

Russian air defense systems allegedly downed four drones. Debris from one of them fell onto the oil depot's territory, sparking a fire.

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The fire at the oil depot started around 4 a.m. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties. Firefighters — 46 personnel and 14 pieces of equipment — worked at the scene.

A so-called “Carpet” plan protocol and “drone threat” regime were introduced in Penza Oblast, remaining in effect until 6 a.m.

Overnight attack across Russian regions

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that from 11 p.m. January 22 to 7 a.m. January 23, Russian air defense intercepted and destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones, including:

• 7 UAVs over Belgorod Oblast;
• 2 UAVs over Voronezh Oblast;
• 1 UAV over Bryansk Oblast;
• 1 UAV over Penza Oblast;
• 1 UAV over Astrakhan Oblast.

The governor of Voronezh Oblast stated that debris from a downed UAV caused a roof fire in one private home. A blaze started there, but no one was injured.