STORY: :: Video shows people fleeing a burning oil refinery
in Russia’s Ryazan following a reported air attack
:: Officials said emergency crews are dealing with the aftermath
:: Ryazan, Russia
:: Released January 24, 2025
:: Reuters could not independently confirm the reports
Reuters was able to confirm the location from nearby building, transmission tower and road layout that matched satellite imagery and street view imagery. The date was not verified. However, the governor reported air attacks in the area.
The governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, said emergency crews were dealing with the aftermath of an air attack early on Friday on the main town in the region, also called Ryazan. He added that air defence units had destroyed drones in the region.
Reuters could not independently confirm the reports.
