Reported drone strike against Russian oil refinery in Samara Oblast causes fire
Residents posted videos on social media purportedly showing a large blaze at the refinery. Sounds of explosions were reported at around 2:45 a.m. local time.
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Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following 'massive' drone attack
A large fire reportedly erupted at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 17, following large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on the region, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Drones hit apartment building, target oil refinery in Volgograd, Russian media says
Local residents reported hearing over 15 explosions as drones targeted an oil refinery in the Krasnoarmeysky district of the city.
Drone strike reportedly targets Russia's key Saratov oil refinery
"The Saratov Oil Refinery is one of the key facilities in Russia's fuel infrastructure. Its refining capacity reaches 7 million tons of oil annually," Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, said.
Ukrainian drones strike 2 major energy facilities in Russia, Kyiv confirms
The drones, operated by the SBU and the Special Operations Forces, targeted the flare farm, two primary processing units, and two technological units at the Volgograd oil refinery, an SBU source said.
Ukrainian drones strike 'one of 10 largest oil refineries in Russia,' military says
"This refinery is one of the 10 largest oil refineries in Russia in terms of design capacity and is involved in supplying the Russian occupatying army," the General Staff said in a statement.
'4 out of 4' — Russian Lukoil oil refinery struck by multiple Ukrainian drones, military intelligence source claims
According to a military intelligence source, the Lukoil oil depot in the city of Kstovo was targeted by four drones, all of which struck their target and caused "significant damage."
Drone strikes target multiple Russian regions, hit oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod
Drone strikes were reported across several Russian regions, including the Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver, and Bryansk regions, causing fires and prompting air defense responses.
Russia's Ryazan oil refinery in flames after drone strike, reports say
The reported strike comes two nights after Ukrainian forces launched a joint attack against the refinery that allegedly damaged multiple on-site facilities.
Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast amid drone strike
A fire erupted at the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia after a mass drone attack targeting several regions, Russian Telegram channels reported on Jan. 23.
Fire reported at oil depot in Russia's Tula Oblast following drone attack
A fire erupted at an oil depot in the town of Uzlovaya in Russia's Tula Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility overnight on Jan. 18, regional Governor Dmitry Milyaev said.
Fire erupts at oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast following drone attack
A fire erupted at an oil depot in the city of Lyudinovo in Russia's Kaluga Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility on Jan. 17, regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha said.
Russia’s seaborne oil exports decline 9.1% in 2024 amid Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters reports
Ukraine has targeted Russia's fossil fuel infrastructure as part of its strategy to undermine a key funding source for Russia's war effort.
Oil depot on fire in Russia's Voronezh region
An oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region caught fire following multiple drone strikes, regional governor Alexander Gusev said on Jan. 15.
Ukraine war latest: 'Irrefutable evidence of North Korea's involvement' — Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean POWs in Kursk Oblast
Key developments on Jan. 12: * 'Irrefutable evidence of North Korea's involvement' — Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean POWs in Kursk Oblast * Ukrainian drone hits large oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation confirms * Russia launches double airstrike on nursing home in Kursk
Russian court reportedly orders Yandex to block access to oil refinery's maps, photos over Ukrainian drone attacks
This is the first court decision that obliged the Russian tech giant to remove from public access photos and maps of a strategically important facility for the defense industry, according to Russian state-controlled TASS news agency.
G7 discusses slashing Russian oil price cap, complete ban, Bloomberg reports
Discussions reportedly include lowering the current $60-per-barrel cap to approximately $40 or even implementing a complete ban on Russian oil supplies.
Ukraine strikes 'only oil refinery operating' in Russia's Rostov Oblast, military says
Initially, SBU drones attacked the facility to distract Russian air defenses, providing a "window" for Ukrainian missiles to strike the facility, an SBU source said.
Fire reported at Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast amid alleged drone strike
A fire broke out at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast in the early hours of Dec. 19 following a mass drone and missile attack, Yuri Slyusar, acting governor of Rostov Oblast said.
Oil depot burning in Russia's Rostov Oblast amid drone attack, local media reports
A large fire has engulfed an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast overnight on Nov. 29, local media reported.
At least 3 Russian oil refineries on verge of closure, Reuters reports
At least three Russian oil refineries have been forced to halt or scale back production due to significant losses and now face the risk of closure, Reuters reported on Nov. 15, citing five undisclosed sources.
Chinese oil refinery buys West African crude instead of Russian, Iranian, Bloomberg reports
Private Chinese oil refinery Landbridge Petrochemical Co. has made a rare purchase of a shipment of West African oil instead of typical import from sanctioned Iran and Russia, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 14.
Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Saratov, HUR source confirms
The city hosts the Saratov Oil Refinery, formerly known as the Cracking Plant, which is part of Rosneft, the state-run oil company
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian oil refinery 1,500 km from border, Russian official claims
A Ukrainian drone struck an oil refinery in the city of Ufa in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, the head of the republic, Radiy Khabirov, said on Oct. 31.
Oil depots on fire in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, Perm Krai
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, air defense downed six Ukrainian drones over Voronezh Oblast, six over Belgorod Oblast, one over Rostov Oblast and one over the Azov Sea.
Ukrainian drones are burning Russia’s oil refineries, but not its economy
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian oil refineries are trying to achieve what Western sanctions couldn’t: grinding down what fuels Russia’s war machine and the backbone of its economy in an echo of the Allies' oil bombing campaign on German assets in World War II. Since the start
Ukrainian drones strike deeper into Russia, aiming to break war machine, sow discontent
Just before sunrise on an otherwise sleepy weekend near Moscow, a Russian eyewitness of Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attack on the Kashira Power Plant appeared stunned, unleashing an expletive-laden tirade with his wife alongside. "They f***g attacked the power plant! Wow, honey!" he said in a video posted on
Moscow oil refinery suspends unit's operations following large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports
Gazprom Neft Moscow refinery suspended operations at the plant's Euro+ refining unit following a fire on Sept. 1 caused by a purported large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the region, Reuters reported, citing its sources.
Fires reported at 2 oil depots in Russia's Rostov Oblast, local media reports
Fires broke out at two separate oil depots in Russia's Rostov Oblast in an apparent drone attack on the region, local Russian media reported overnight on Aug. 28.
Oil depot in Belgorod Oblast hit by drones
The drones struck an oil depot in the region's Gubkinsky district, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. The attack caused an explosion at the facility and a tank caught fire.
Ukraine war latest: Russia reportedly captures Vovche in Donetsk Oblast advancing toward Pokrovsk
Key developments on July 27, 28: * Russia reportedly captures Vovche, Ukrainian military doesn't confirm * Ukraine attacks 3 Russian airfields, bomber damaged, source says * Ukraine's military confirms strike on oil refinery in Russia's Kursk region * Rebels in Mali claim to have killed and injured dozens of Russian mercenaries * Fire engulfs Donetsk
Ukraine attacks 3 Russian airfields, bomber damaged, source says
Ukraine's military intelligence agency attacked three airfields deep inside Russia overnight, damaing a Russian supersonic bomber plane, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on July 27.
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