Krasnodar, March 14. Air quality indicators in the Tikhoretsky District have returned to normal following a fire at an oil depot. This was announced by the head of the municipality, citing data from the consumer protection watchdog.
– In the Tikhoretsky District, as of 8:00 AM on March 14, the results of atmospheric air sample measurements for all indicators at all points are within the norm, the official noted.
He clarified that all local facilities and services are operating as usual.
It was previously reported that a fire broke out on the territory of an oil depot in the Tikhoretsky District on the morning of March 12 due to falling UAV debris.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 as a fortress named Yekaterinodar (meaning “Catherine’s Gift”) in honor of Empress Catherine the Great. It served as the historical and cultural center of the Kuban Cossacks before being renamed Krasnodar (“Red Gift”) in 1920 following the Russian Revolution. Today, it is a vibrant administrative and economic hub for the surrounding agricultural region.
Tikhoretsky District
Tikhoretsky District is a municipal district in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, established in 1924. Historically an agricultural region, its development was significantly shaped by the arrival of the North Caucasus Railway in the late 19th century, with its administrative center, Tikhoretsk, becoming a major railway junction. Today, it remains an important transport and agricultural hub within southern Russia.
