The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17). In a post on Telegram, the Russian defence ministry said that 17 drones were destroyed over the Krasnodar region, four over the Moscow region, and the rest over six other regions.

According to the operational headquarters of Krasnodar, the drones were neutralised but a fire broke out as a result of the fall of one of the devices. The fire at the Slavyansk refinery in Krasnodar was extinguished and there were no casualties, a report by the news agency Reuters said.&nbsp;

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In a separate post on Telegram, Roman Siniagovskyi, head of the Slavyansk administrative district, said that refinery workers were evacuated and there was no threat to nearby areas from the incident.

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Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said there were no casualties or damage reported from the drones shot down over three districts near Moscow. North of Moscow four drones were destroyed over the Yaroslavl region, with no damage or injuries reported, Yaroslavl's Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said. &nbsp;

In Belgorod, an attack by four Ukraine-launched drones damaged electricity and gas lines in one village, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.

In his nightly video address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the military for new "long-range capabilities" but did not mention the reported attacks.

The attacks came as Russia was holding its third and final day of presidential elections. Russia has been accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to sabotage the polls.&nbsp;

On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of trying to disrupt the polls with its intensified drone and missile attacks inside Russia and on Moscow-held territory in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17).

The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17). In a post on Telegram, the Russian defence ministry said that 17 drones were destroyed over the Krasnodar region, four over the Moscow region, and the rest over six other regions. According to the operational headquarters of Krasnodar, the drones were neutralised but a fire broke out as a result of the fall of one of the devices. The fire at the Slavyansk refinery in Krasnodar was extinguished and there were no casualties, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Also read | Russia presidential polls 2024: Moscow accuses Ukraine of election sabotage In a separate post on Telegram, Roman Siniagovskyi, head of the Slavyansk administrative district, said that refinery workers were evacuated and there was no threat to nearby areas from the incident. The Ukrainian Armed Force have Struck their 6th Oil Refinery and Depot within the past week tonight, with several One-Way “Suicide” Drones having Impacted a Large Oil Refinery on the Outskirts of Slavyansk-on-Kuban in the Krasnodar Krai Region of Southwestern Russia; according to… pic.twitter.com/4bkOge7qlH — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 17, 2024 × Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said there were no casualties or damage reported from the drones shot down over three districts near Moscow. North of Moscow four drones were destroyed over the Yaroslavl region, with no damage or injuries reported, Yaroslavl's Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said. In Belgorod, an attack by four Ukraine-launched drones damaged electricity and gas lines in one village, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. In his nightly video address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the military for new "long-range capabilities" but did not mention the reported attacks. The attacks came as Russia was holding its third and final day of presidential elections. Russia has been accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to sabotage the polls. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of trying to disrupt the polls with its intensified drone and missile attacks inside Russia and on Moscow-held territory in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine drone attacks spark fire at oil refinery in Russia, disrupt power in border areas

An NGO reported Saturday that several people were likely burned to death overnight after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria.

AFP reports that while the explosion was confirmed by police late Friday,&nbsp;no details on the victims were provided.

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Local media accounts state that over 100 people were killed in the latest incident in Nigeria, Africa's largest crude producer.

According to police, an explosion occurred late Friday at the site of an illegal refinery where operators and their patrons had gathered for business.

"Several bodies burnt beyond recognition lay on the ground while others who may have attempted running for safety are seen hanging on some tree branches," said Fyneface Dumnamene, Executive Director of Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC).

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Rivers state police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko told AFP that "the incident happened on the boundary between Rivers and Imo state." No&nbsp;additional information was provided.

Despite being the continent's largest oil producer, with roughly two million barrels per day, the majority of people in the oil-producing Niger delta live in poverty. Because of the unemployment and poverty in the oil-producing Niger Delta, illegal crude refining has become a lucrative enterprise, but it has terrible repercussions.

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Pipeline fires are prevalent in Nigeria, influenced by&nbsp;a combination of poor pipeline maintenance and thieves who vandalise pipelines to steal petrol and sell it on the black market.

Hundreds of people have been killed in the past as a result of petroleum product theft and illicit refining, known as bunkering in the area.&nbsp;As part of attempts to curb the theft of the country's oil riches, the government has dispatched the military to attack and demolish illegal refineries in the Niger delta.

(With inputs from agencies)

An NGO reported Saturday that several people were likely burned to death overnight after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria. AFP reports that while the explosion was confirmed by police late Friday, no details on the victims were provided.

An NGO reported Saturday that several people were likely burned to death overnight after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria. AFP reports that while the explosion was confirmed by police late Friday, no details on the victims were provided. Also read | Islamic State claims Nigeria bombing, says about 30 killed or hurt Local media accounts state that over 100 people were killed in the latest incident in Nigeria, Africa's largest crude producer. According to police, an explosion occurred late Friday at the site of an illegal refinery where operators and their patrons had gathered for business. "Several bodies burnt beyond recognition lay on the ground while others who may have attempted running for safety are seen hanging on some tree branches," said Fyneface Dumnamene, Executive Director of Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC). Watch | African students allege hostilities: Nigerian medical students return home Rivers state police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko told AFP that "the incident happened on the boundary between Rivers and Imo state." No additional information was provided. Despite being the continent's largest oil producer, with roughly two million barrels per day, the majority of people in the oil-producing Niger delta live in poverty. Because of the unemployment and poverty in the oil-producing Niger Delta, illegal crude refining has become a lucrative enterprise, but it has terrible repercussions. Also read | Nigerian police raid bomb factory in restive southeast Pipeline fires are prevalent in Nigeria, influenced by a combination of poor pipeline maintenance and thieves who vandalise pipelines to steal petrol and sell it on the black market. Hundreds of people have been killed in the past as a result of petroleum product theft and illicit refining, known as bunkering in the area. As part of attempts to curb the theft of the country's oil riches, the government has dispatched the military to attack and demolish illegal refineries in the Niger delta. (With inputs from agencies)

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