Several storage tanks caught fire on the premises following the blast, Gladkov said on social media. "According to preliminary information, there were no casualties."
The attacked oil depot is located in the Stary Oskol district, the governor said. Firefighting crews are currently working to extinguish the blaze.
Gladkov said that details regarding possible casualties are still being verified, and emergency services remain on the scene.
This photo used for illustration shows an oil depot in the Tambov region.
Xinhua
