Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire
Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked a large Russian oil refinery located about 800 miles inside Russia, causing a fire and damaging the facility. These attacks are part of Ukraine’s ongoing effort to disrupt Russia’s oil industry during the conflict between the two countries.Key Facts
- Ukrainian forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining complex in Bashkortostan, Russia.
- The refinery is about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from the Ukraine-Russia border.
- The facility processes up to 74 million barrels of oil per year, producing gasoline, diesel, and petrochemicals.
- The attack caused a fire and wounded two civilians in the Salavat industrial zone.
- Another refinery in Orsk was hit earlier this week, leading to suspension of operations with repairs possibly taking six months.
- The attacks have reduced Russia’s refining capacity and caused fuel shortages at gas stations.
- Ukrainian strikes also targeted Russian naval bases and warehouses recently.
- Russia reported deaths of four explosive experts and a security guard in Sevastopol, Crimea, due to an explosion after a Ukrainian attack.
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