Major fire erupts near St. Petersbur

A large explosion and fire were reported in Koltushi, near St. Petersburg, close to an agricultural company called Vyborzhets, according to the Russian Telegram channel Astra. Local residents reported hearing a loud blast before the fire started.

Preliminary reports indicated no injuries, and emergency crews were on scene as the cause remained under investigation. The incident followed a separate drone attack on the Ust-Luga port area in the same region, where the regional governor said facilities were damaged and a fire broke out.

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