Russia blames Ukraine for fuel depot blast as Kyiv denies role

A view of the site of fire at an oil depot in Belgorod region (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)

A fiery explosion has rocked a Russian fuel depot near the border – with Moscow claiming Ukraine had attacked the facility, but Kyiv denied any involvement.

Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said two Ukrainian helicopter gunships had flown at low altitude and struck the facility in the city of Belgorod north of the border, triggering the blast and fire.