Huge explosion rips through Russian oil and gas field amid fears of sabotage

A HUGE explosion has hit a strategic Russian oil and gas field amid suspicions key facilities are being targeted in sabotage attacks.

'Armageddon-like' flames shot into the sky from the giant blaze at the Markovskoye facility, the latest in a series of blasts and fires being linked to the war in Ukraine.

Dramatic footage shows the scene from hell caused by the 'jet fire' in the east Siberian district of Ust-Kut, Irkutsk region.

Putin has recruited tens of thousands of his fighters from Siberia, and the Irkutsk region has suffered a high mortality rate.

At least seven people suffered injuries in the blast at Angarsk which was in the same region as a blast three days earlier that was compared to an earthquake or plane crash for its force.

Recently there have also been explosions and fires at shopping malls as well as energy facilities.

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[cristo]

Russian media stated that a duck in a military uniform riding a large camel, smoking menthols of course, was seen in the area shortly after the fire started. FSB agents have made several arrests and are currently questioning a raccoon.😳🤭

[darrengreen]

Good to see that the 3 day 'SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION' is ALL going to plan...on day 299!

[rebeccahenderson]

Respect to the people of Ukraine. Stay strong Ukraine..👍 Greetings from Canada.

[brazenbunnies]

Imagine living in a country where your energy infrastructure is being attacked. Putin must be really angry about how unfair this is to him.

[jonathanvilla]

Whoever is running the Ukrainian spec ops is doing an amazing job. The Crimean Bridge and other major explosions that seem to come out of nowhere.

[pablopicaro]

Really lights up the night sky, very festive!

[Don_ECHOguy]

Nice, I like it! 👍Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💙🇺🇦💛🇺🇦💙

[natarst]

Fantastic!!!! I want 100X more of this. Well done Ukraine!!

[bernieberondo]

An advance fireworks for the new year! Slava Ukraine!

[robertbrooks]

Best defense is a damn good offense. Russia depends on oil and gas sales. Russia is a large country with long unprotected borders.

[portyroyal]

Getting closer to Moscow . glory to the brave Ukrainian soldiers. from Canada!!!

[jamesozechoski]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦 STAY STRONG THIS WINTER. MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[gurungsantosh]

It's great to have such a big flame in this winter, must be very warm

[DrBrunoDzogovic]

"Those who sow in flames, in ashes they shall reap"

[longjidalu]

Please spread the pain very well let the other side feel what they have been inflicting on you.

[SparrowwithaMachinegun]

Beautiful footage, combination of snow, decayed landscape and a giant fireball.
Candy for the eyes!

[davideverdell]

At last they are getting some of their own back. Well done Ukraine. Stay strong. We can do little to help you from so far away but we are with you. You are the world heroes. Australia.

[jesus-is-great]

I feel so sorry for the dear grass. Hope it's doing well 🙏

[andrewvelonis]

I'm no expert, but seeing several explosions at different locations throughout the site does not look like an accident to me.

[copernicofelinis]

That takes the concept of centralized heating to a whole new level.