A fire broke out atRussia’s Novatek terminal on the Baltic Sea, according to the governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko. The incident occurred at the Novatek terminal in the port of Ust-Luga, but no casualties were reported as personnel were promptly evacuated. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Notably, there have been reports of drone sightings in the area, with residents claiming to have heard a drone followed by several explosions. St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka mentioned that at least two drones were spotted flying towards St. Petersburg prior to the fire at the terminal. While it has been suggested that Russia and Ukraine have targeted each other’s energy infrastructure, it is yet to be determined if this incident is related to the ongoing conflict between the two countries. A high alert regime has been implemented in the area, and officials have gathered for an emergency meeting. Further details and verification are yet to emerge.
Fire at Novatek LNG Terminal in Russia’s Ust-Luga Port Sparks Drone Speculations
Date:
Updated: [falahcoin_post_modified_date]