Air base in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast on fire after drone attack – video
A drone attack has caused a fire at an air base in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast, with the local governor reporting the "detonation of explosive devices", damage to an energy facility and six injured individuals.
Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agencies RIA Novosti, RBC and TASS; tge local branch of Ministry of Emergency Situations in Lipetsk Oblast (MES); Lipetsk Oblast Governor Igor Artamonov
Quote from MES: "A fire occurred at the air base at site No. 3."
Details: It was reported that the air base is located near settlements where evacuation had previously been announced.
Quote from Artamonov: "The detonation of explosive devices occurred far from civilian buildings. All emergency services are at the scene."
Details: Artamonov said the drone attack also damaged an energy infrastructure facility, leading to power outages.
Artamonov added that six people were injured and taken to hospital.
Background: Russian authorities reported a large-scale drone attack on the Russian city of Lipetsk. Subsequently, a state of emergency was issued in Lipetsk district.
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