Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
Summary
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, killed at least 13 people. This strike is one of the deadliest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia since the war began in 2022, as Ukraine continues long-range strikes targeting Russian military and industrial sites.Key Facts
- The drone strike hit the Taneko refinery in Nizhnekamsk, about 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border.
- At least 13 people died, including nine killed in a drone attack on a hostel.
- Seven of the victims were Uzbek citizens, according to the Uzbek consulate.
- Nizhnekamsk hosts a major oil refinery and petrochemical plants owned by Tatneft.
- Ukrainian forces aim to weaken Russia’s war capability by targeting key industrial and military sites far from the frontline.
- Russia’s authorities opened a criminal case accusing Ukraine of terrorism over the attack.
- Ukraine has also targeted other industrial facilities and warehouses in Russia and occupied territories recently.
- Ukraine claims its drones are destroying Russian air defenses, creating paths for more attacks inside Russia.
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