Military was taken in practice all the techniques from a military airfield in Vasylkiv about burning oil depot near Kiev, said the press officer of air forces of VSU Roman Orchila.

The fire at the oil depot "BRSM-oil" in the village Cracki broke out on the evening of the first day of the week. On Tuesday morning, rescuers said about the explosion. It was explained that in the area of fire is another oil base KLO. According to the interior Ministry of Ukraine, in the end fire 1 citizen died and 14 were damaged.

"At this time, almost All the property was taken to a safe zone," - said Orchila in broadcast television channel " 112 Ukraine ". According to him, military equipment is not damaged.

He also said that the two tanks that are closer to the airfield, already extinguished, it became safer for the military unit, where the aerodrome is located.

Orchila added that on the trip to the airfield I mowed grass, dug ditches." Everything is done to prevent the spread of fire to a military airfield. From the military received no damage, " - said the press officer.

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