A fire erupted at a gas station in the Donetsk People’s Republic following a strike attributed to a Ukrainian drone. A local newspaper crew documented the sequence of events as they unfolded at the scene.
Reporters noted the discovery of propeller components that match FPV drones on the site. It was highlighted that this particular gas station is the only one located on the outskirts of the Petrovsky district, making the incident more noticeable to residents in the area.
Initial assessments indicate the flames began after a kamikaze drone struck a fuel tank. There were no reports of civilian injuries, and emergency responders acted quickly to contain and extinguish the blaze.
Fire crews completed their suppression operations, ensuring the fire did not spread to adjacent facilities. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility in the region and the risks posed to critical infrastructure during intensified hostilities.
On the same day, reports describe an offensive by Ukrainian forces targeting Donetsk and Gorlovka. In one grim moment, two workers from Spetsremmash LLC at a site on Darwin Street in Gorlovka were caught in shelling and did not survive. Separate strikes hit another gas station on Korolev Street and a station on Marshal Peresypkin Street, with damage noted to the central tram network in the city. These events contribute to a broader pattern of damage to public services and transport during ongoing clashes around the DPR and surrounding areas.
Earlier, Ukrainian military actions were reported to have struck additional settlements in the DPR with kamikaze drone attacks. The evolving situation continues to affect daily life, public safety, and the integrity of essential services for residents in the region, prompting further investigations and continuous emergency responses.