Fire at a Tank Farm in Volna, Krasnodar Territory
A petroleum products tank fire broke out on a Wednesday morning in Volna, a village on the Black Sea coast near the Taman Peninsula. The blaze was assigned the highest level of complexity, covering an area of about 1.25 thousand square meters. Local authorities reported that the incident did not endanger residents at the moment, and no victims or injuries were confirmed. The regional governor stated that there was no threat to the population and that the situation was under control. Emergency teams, including fire services and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, were dispatched to the site and are working to contain and suppress the fire. Officials emphasized that every effort is being made to prevent the fire from spreading further and to protect critical infrastructure. The volume of the tank reservoir is reported to be around 20 thousand cubic meters, with the lid burning at the scene, according to news updates from REN-TV.
Special services are operating on the grounds of JSC Tamanneftegaz. Investigators are looking into the causes of the incident. Later reports from TASS, referencing emergency services, indicated that the fire originated from a drone strike on the tank. There were unverified reports about evacuation, but the regional governor rejected these claims, stating that evacuation was not necessary and urging residents to remain calm. The governor confirmed that at the scene there were 188 people and five firefighters actively working to control the situation.
The Krasnodar Territory has elevated its readiness level in response to the incident. This status includes tightening public order measures and increasing security at energy facilities to prevent further threats. Volna lies along the Black Sea coast near the port area of Taman, where the Taman transshipment complex for oil, petroleum products, and liquefied hydrocarbon gases operates under JSC Tamanneftegaz.
In related developments, the news cycle highlighted other drone incidents in nearby regions. A Ukrainian drone attack targeting a military airfield in the Bryansk region was reported, with five drones involved. Official notes indicate two drones involved in airspace incidents were neutralized by defense measures, two were destroyed by light weaponry, and one remains unaccounted for. An An-124 transport aircraft reportedly sustained minor damage, and there were no casualties. In Belgorod region, a separate report described an explosive device attack on an electrical substation in Repyahovka, with electronic warfare reportedly neutralizing the drone and damage limited to fencing and components. Another drone attack near Sereda caused no injuries. A separate incident near Prilesie injured a 46-year-old man when a drone dropped an improvised explosive device near protective structures, resulting in a concussion and hospitalization refusal. Earlier, an April 29 drone strike targeted an oil depot in Sevastopol’s Kazachya Bay, damaging four tanks and sparking a fire across about 1,000 square meters, classified as the fourth degree of complexity.
These incidents illustrate ongoing aerial threats to energy facilities and critical infrastructure in the region, prompting authorities to maintain heightened security and rapid response protocols. The Volna event serves as a reminder of the persistent risks associated with large-scale storage sites and the strategic importance of robust emergency response capabilities. Authorities continue to monitor developments and provide updates as investigations proceed. The information presented reflects official statements and reported updates through multiple channels, with ongoing verification as processes unfold, according to cited sources from the region.