This became known through Russian Telegram channels.
In the Rostov region, a large fire broke out in the village of Krym. The "PlastiFaktor" factory is ablaze.
Meanwhile, the acting governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusar, reported the repulsion of a drone attack. He also acknowledged that one of the enterprises in the village of Krym caught fire, but the blaze was reportedly extinguished.
At the same time, in the city of Gatchina in the Leningrad region, the "Ingria Tech" factory, which produces panel coverings and paint products, caught fire. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that the fire covered an area of 1,900 m², and 50 firefighters along with 12 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the blaze.
Prior to the fire, locals reported hearing explosion sounds, and when the fire erupted, detonations could be heard from the factory premises.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the alleged downing of 40 drones supposedly launched by Ukraine, of which 16 were over the Rostov region. Official Kyiv has not yet commented on these events.