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Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast, causing a fire and damaging the plant, which is a major oil producer. Russia claimed to have shot down 13 drones, and the attack follows previous strikes that have disrupted Russian oil infrastructure, contributing to rising fuel prices. Ukraine has not officially commented on the incident.
Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd region, sparking a fire, with the Ukrainian government targeting Russian oil facilities in recent weeks. The Russian army used electronic jamming to down or intercept drones near the Ukrainian border. Additionally, Ukraine is considering firing its top commander amid clashes over advancing the frontline in the ongoing war with Russia, former Wagner Group fighters are joining Russia's national guard, and China is demanding that Ukraine remove Chinese companies from a list of firms indirectly assisting Russia's attacks.
An oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, was hit by a suspected drone strike, causing a fire that was quickly brought under control. Ukrainian forces are suspected of targeting Russian energy facilities, with recent drone strikes also reported in St. Petersburg and other regions. The attacks have raised questions about the origin of the drones and the potential for increased drone production by Ukraine.
A fire broke out at a major Russian oil refinery in the Volgograd region after a drone strike claimed by Ukraine, with Governor Andrei Bocharov confirming the attack and subsequent fire. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was quickly brought under control. Ukrainian sources have publicly taken responsibility for the attack, marking a change in tactic, while Russian energy giant Lukoil, which operates the refinery, stated that it is the largest producer of oil products in the federal South district. The Russian army reported intercepting several drones in the region, with the attack coming after months of Ukrainian drone strikes against Russia.
A major Russian oil refinery in the Volgograd region suffered a drone attack, with the regional governor attributing it to Ukraine. The refinery, operated by Lukoil, experienced a fire after a drone fell, but no injuries were reported. This incident follows a series of Ukrainian strikes on similar facilities, with the Russian army claiming to have intercepted several drones in different regions. The attack on the Volgograd refinery is part of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, with previous drone strikes targeting oil refineries in different parts of Russia.
Russian air defense systems in the southern Volgograd region intercepted and neutralized a drone that attempted to attack a military site in the Gorodishchensky district. There were no casualties or damage reported. This marks the first reported drone downing in the Volgograd region since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The region is located around 300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border and hosts the Marinovka air base.