"Oil rain" fell after strike on oil depot in Rybinsk, Russia. VIDEO+PHOTOS

In Rybinsk, in the Yaroslavl Region of the Russian Federation, a so-called ‘oil rain’ was observed following a strike by the Defence Forces on an oil depot.

This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the ASTRA Telegram channel.

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Local residents are posting videos of unusual precipitation

Videos showing precipitation resembling drops of petroleum products began circulating in local chat groups and public channels.

A similar phenomenon was previously observed in Tuapse following attacks on an oil depot, when combustion products and oil particles were released into the air.

What led up to this?

• It was previously reported that the Rosrezerv’s "Temp" plant in the Yaroslavl region, where fuel was stored, had been hit.
• It was also noted that the Azot chemical plant is on fire in Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, following a drone attack.
• According to the SBU, there is a large-scale fire at the damaged Rosrezerv ‘Temp’ oil depot, with at least three major fire pockets.

Watch more: There is large-scale fire at damaged Rosrezerv’s "Temp" oil depot, with at least three major fire pockets, - SSU. VIDEO

Author: Ірина Дашківська