A massive fire broke out near Shcherbinka station in Moscow on the night of August 17. The flames engulfed warehouses, a cafe, and a bakery, and spread to neighboring buildings. Reports indicate that the area of the fire reached about 600 square meters. Several fire department units were working at the scene. The causes of the fire are currently being investigated, and information about possible casualties is also being checked.
The press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia in Moscow clarified that the incident occurred on Lyublinskaya Street, building 10.
Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke covering the area and strong flames that spread quickly. Videos from the scene indicate a large area engulfed by fire.
Attack on the chemical plant 'Nevinnomyssk Azot'
On the night of August 16, strike drones attacked the chemical plant 'Nevinnomyssk Azot' in the Stavropol region of Russia. This is already the third strike on the enterprise in the summer of 2025. The mayor of the city, Mikhail Minenkov, and the governor of the region confirmed the fact of the attack on the industrial zone. According to their official data, there are no casualties or significant damage, and the cause of the fire was the ignition of stubble at the site of the drones' fall.
This is already the third attack on the 'Nevinnomyssk Azot' plant. Previous strikes occurred on June 14 and July 25. During the attack on June 14, 13 drones damaged doors, windows, premises in one of the workshops, the dining room roof, and the plant’s defense.
Both incidents, the fire in Moscow and the attack on the chemical plant, indicate a deterioration in the security situation and the inadequacy of the public order enforcement system in some regions of Russia. Authorities must ensure a proper investigation of these events and prevent similar incidents in the future.