Ukrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked a large oil refinery deep inside Russia’s Bashkortostan region, causing a fire and wounding two civilians. This strike is part of a series aimed at damaging Russia’s oil industry to pressure President Vladimir Putin, while Russia continues missile attacks inside Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery about 1,300 km from Ukraine’s border.
- The refinery is one of Russia’s largest, processing up to 74 million barrels of oil each year.
- The attack caused a fire and wounded two civilians in the nearby industrial zone.
- Russian officials said repairs at the Orsk refinery hit earlier by drones could take six months due to sanctions.
- Ukraine’s strikes have caused fuel shortages in Russia and targeted other industrial and military sites.
- Russia is responding with missile and drone attacks inside Ukraine, causing civilian deaths.
- A passenger train in southern Ukraine was hit by a Russian drone, killing two railway workers.
- Conflicting reports continue from both sides on the impact and casualties of attacks.
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