In the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, not far from the border with Ukraine, a building belonging to the border guards of the internal secret service FSB caught fire on Thursday. It is unclear what started the fire. Eyewitnesses report an explosion, but the Russian side speaks of a cable fire.
Photos of a large plume of smoke in the sky circulated on social networks. The Ministry of Civil Protection in Moscow initially only confirmed reports that a fire had broken out in the building. Meanwhile, there was talk of a cable fire in a fuel depot.
Witnesses report explosion
However, eyewitnesses report an explosion like after a rocket hit. The “Kiev Post” reported on Twitter that there was one dead and at least two injured.
The FSB is also responsible for border security in Russia. In the region near Ukraine, there have recently been repeated incidents involving missiles and drones.
Is there sabotage behind it?
According to its own statements, the FSB in Russia repeatedly discovers acts of sabotage against infrastructure objects during the offensive war against Ukraine. According to official information, it is also the duty of border guards to prevent suspected sabotage groups from illegally entering the region.
In the Belgorod region, which is also close to the border, authorities reported again on Thursday that the Russian air defense system had shot down two missiles. Just like the previous day, when three rockets were fired, residential buildings and this time administrative buildings in the city of Belgorod were again hit and damaged by fallen rocket fragments. There are no injuries, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. He accused Ukrainian troops of increased activity. In the past four days, 58 buildings and 31 cars have been hit by debris.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
