“An incident occurred”: St. Petersburg authorities reported an emergency at the industrial site – city residents talk about an explosion

“An incident occurred”: St. Petersburg authorities reported an emergency at the industrial site – city residents talk about an explosion

At an industrial site in St. Petersburg, an incident occurred in the fuel oil discharge area. This was reported by the press service of the city governor’s administration, writes RBC.

Data about the emergency appeared after reports of a drone. The press service noted that the incident required “the attention of law enforcement agencies.” They noted that there were no casualties. There was no damage to property. Details are not disclosed.

It is clarified that investigative measures are ongoing. The city administration works with law enforcement agencies and all security agencies.

At the same time, residents of St. Petersburg report that an explosion occurred in the city at night. It was heard in the Nevsky, Krasnogvardeisky and Central districts of the city, as well as in the city of Kolpino near St. Petersburg, local media write.

The Baza and Mash on Moika Telegram channels noted that a drone was shot down over the city, and supposedly the debris fell on the territory of the Nevsky Mazut plant. According to Fontanka, at 4:20 the drone was shot down over Kolpino, and at 4:50 it fell on the territory of the Nevsky Mazut company on Glukhoozerskoye Highway, where the tanks caught fire. The fire was put out.

This information has not yet been officially confirmed.

It was previously reported that on the night of January 31, a “carpet” plan was introduced at Pulkovo International Airport in St. Petersburg. As TASS reported with reference to the airport’s press service, temporary restrictions were introduced from 3:53 to 05:11 Moscow time. The airport is now operating normally. The reason for introducing the restrictions is not specified. Ural Airlines flight U6 2880 Dushanbe – St. Petersburg was reported to be three hours late. The plane was turned in the opposite direction on approach to St. Petersburg, the portal 78.ru specified. The airliner had to land at Domodedovo airport. The reason is not stated.

    Source: Rosbalt

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