Ukraine strikes Saratov refinery again — one of Russia’s biggest oil plants set ablaze
The Rosneft-owned facility erupted in flames overnight after explosions shook the city and sirens sounded.
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Ukraine hits Russia’s Saratov oil refinery for the seventh time — but anti-drone mesh stops a strike on key unit
Footage shared by residents confirms the impact, with flames rising near key refinery structures under mesh netting.
BBC Verify counts 21 Russian oil refineries hit since January — already 48% more than in all 2024
A record 14 refineries were hit in Russia in August and another 8 in September, sparking fuel shortages in many Russian regions.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries with 15.8 million-ton annual capacity in Saratov, Samara strikes
Ukraine's military confirmed "strategic" strikes on Russian refineries processing 2.54% of Russia's total refining capacity and 8.8 million tons annually at a second facility.
Ukraine says it struck Russia’s Saratov oil refinery; sources claim Kstovo refinery hit too
The attacks are part of a Ukraine's systematic effort to cripple Russia’s ability to fuel its war.
Russian gas stations are shutting down across 10 regions—but Moscow blames vacation season, not Ukrainian drones
Russian officials deflect from strike campaign impact as fuel union reveals weeks-long delivery failures, ISW says.
Main oil pipeline reportedly blown up in Russia’s Saratov Oblast
An oil pipeline with capacity of 82 mn tons per year that supplied petroleum products to Russian military was reportedly damaged in an explosion
After months, Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian fuel depots, targets airfields and military factories (video)
Ukraine struck a fuel plant in Russia's Engels in Saratov Oblast, used by strategic bombers. More attacks targeted Ryazan, Tambov, and Moscow oblasts.
Russia strikes Ukraine’s gas site, blames Kyiv for Russian strike on Ukraine-controlled Sudzha gas station
The latter incident appears to be among Russia’s clumsiest false flag attempts to date.
Nearly 100 cruise missiles destroyed in Ukraine’s recent strike on Russia’s Engels airbase, military says
The attack thwarted three planned Russian missile assaults set for March and April, as per the General Staff.
Satellite images reveal extensive damage at Engels-2 airbase in Russia
Ukraine's March 20 drone attack on Engels-2 destroyed weapons storage facilities used by bombers that launch missiles against Ukraine.
Rosneft-owned refinery in Tuapse hit in overnight drone attack (video)
Also, Ukrainian drones struck gas compressor stations in two Russian oblasts, allegedly hit an S-300/S-400 missile depot, and targeted Moscow.
Ukrainian UAVs strike drone production facility in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast
Additional strikes targeted industrial and energy infrastructure in Rostov, Voronezh, Saratov, and Tambov oblasts of Russia overnight on March 13.
Fire breaks out at Russia’s Saratov oil refinery after another Ukrainian drone assault
Last night, Ukrainian drones again targeted key facilities in Saratov Oblast, striking an oil refinery and causing explosions near Engels airbase.
New drone attack hits oil depot in Russia’s Engels (video)
Peklo and Bober drones allegedly struck the facility, reigniting a fire just one day after the previous six-day blaze was extinguished.
Oil depot blaze in Russia’s Engels on fifth day after Ukrainian strike
The Jan. 8 drone attack and fire destroyed three fuel tanks and damaged six others, impacting Russia's strategic bombing capabilities and military logistics.
UK intel: Russian missile debris found in Saratov Oblast suggests production issues
Missile debris found in Russia's Saratov Oblast on 31 March was identified as a malfunctioning Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, highlighting production and reliability issues, per UK intelligence.