A Ukrainian drone strike has caused massive destruction in St Petersburg, igniting fears and chaos in Putin’s home city
St Petersburg: Today, Russia is on fire again. A suspected Ukrainian drone strike hit a chemical plant in Putin’s hometown, creating a massive blaze.
People heard huge explosions at the Gatchina facility, which makes acetone. That stuff can be used for military explosives and rocket fuel, so it’s a big deal.
Initially, Moscow didn’t say what caused the early morning blasts. But some Ukrainian sources claimed their drones were active in the Leningrad region.
The Russian defense ministry hasn’t confirmed anything about the drones, but they’re taking air samples. They’re worried about toxic fumes from the acetone.
Acetone is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet smell. It’s commonly used in industries and can be dangerous if inhaled.
Videos on social media showed bright flashes as explosions rocked the plant, which is near some historic palaces.
Witnesses described muffled explosions that turned into loud blasts. One person even saw a “pillar of fire” while heading to work.
Another guy filming from his car said, “****, even the car got hot.” That’s how intense it was!
A firefighting train was dispatched to help control the flames, which spread over a large area. Workers at the acetone plant evacuated safely.
This all happened while other Ukrainian drone attacks were hitting Russia’s Rostov and Krasnodar regions, adding to the chaos.
In Rostov, flames erupted at an industrial site, and reports say 16 drones were shot down in the area.
Meanwhile, a fuel supply base in Engels has been burning for three days after another drone strike, causing fuel shortages for Putin’s military aircraft.
In Kyiv, debris from Russian drones hit a tower block, but thankfully, air defenses shot them down.
