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oi-Madhuri Adnal
As tensions escalate between Russian military forces and the Wagner group, a video capturing thick black smoke billowing into the sky has emerged.
The footage, shared on Twitter, shows the aftermath of an explosion at an oil depot, allegedly caused by a helicopter. However, the identity of the helicopter’s operator remains unknown.
It is still unclear who was behind the oil depot bombing. Videos of the attack have gone viral on social media, showing the helicopter flying in the air. The governor of Voronezh region, Alexander Gusev, said that more than 100 firefighters and 30 units of equipment were working at the site to extinguish the fire.
BREAKING: Massive fire erupts at oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh pic.twitter.com/9wULuADgpZ
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Some reports have suggested that it was carried out by Wagner Group fighters, a Russian private military contractor. Wagner Group has been involved in a number of conflicts in recent years, including the Syrian civil war and the conflict in Ukraine.
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The attack on the oil depot comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West. The United States and its allies have imposed a number of sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
Story first published: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 17:46 [IST]
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