A fire can be devastating, but it becomes even more intriguing when the details surrounding it are shrouded in uncertainty.
When flames consume a massive structure, questions often follow about the building’s purpose and the cause of the blaze.
This was the case in Siberia, where a large-scale fire broke out in the heart of Novosibirsk overnight on Dec. 13.
The fire engulfed a sprawling warehouse, covering an area of 5,000 square meters, according to Kyiv Independent.
Footage captured the flames tearing through the multi-story building, with every window glowing orange and parts of the roof collapsing under the heat.
The warehouse reportedly stored various items, including plastic products, but some claim it may have had a more significant role.
Not just a storage facility
Andrii Kovalenko, a Ukrainian counter-disinformation official, suggested the warehouse wasn’t just a storage facility.
He alleged that it supported military-related industries tied to energy infrastructure and explosion-proof equipment production.
"Not just an ordinary warehouse, but a military facility burned down in Novosibirsk," Kovalenko claimed.
These assertions have not been independently verified.
The cause of the fire remains a mystery. Novosibirsk, located deep in Siberia, is nearly 3,000 kilometers from Ukraine's border.
The distance and timing have drawn attention, especially as the incident follows a series of drone strikes targeting Russian military sites and industrial facilities.
Just a day earlier, drones reportedly attacked a police regiment’s barracks in Grozny, Chechnya.
Ukraine’s strategy has expanded to include strikes deep within Russian territory, aiming to disrupt logistics and undermine Moscow's war effort.
Fires and explosions at industrial hubs are increasingly common, amplifying speculation about the broader impact of such incidents.
