That’s a more than just a flare. Have been that field several times. Pipelines were a mess then and I have no doubt they still are dire need of regular maintenance. One good thing about the gas there is that it is sweet and little or no CO2. Burns clean.
"It refers to administrative buildings and military registration and enlistment offices. blue - before the announcement of mobilization. red - after the announcement of mobilization. data from 25 September."