Ukrainian drones strike major Russian oil refinery for third time since 2025 [updated]
The Ryazan oil refinery is a major producer of aviation fuel for Russia's frontline and strategic aircraft used for strikes against Ukraine.
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Drone strike halts operations at key Russian military fuel supplier
Locals in Russia's Samara Oblast reported hearing at least three explosions at night and seeing fire as drones struck the Syzran oil refinery, contradicting official statements that "no major damage occurred."
Forbes: Ukrainian “dragon drones” melt Russian “turtle tanks” with 3,000°C thermite charges
Russian efforts to protect armored vehicles with sheets, grills, and logs now face a molten countermeasure that gives crews just 10 seconds to escape before suffering fatal burns.
Drones attack Russia’s largest oil and gas facilities in Volgograd, Astrakhan to disrupt their military use
The oil refinery in Volgograd has been previously targeted on 31 January already.
Bloomberg: For the first time, Russia’s fuel output in doubt as Ukrainian drones hit three key refineries
Ukrainian drones have recently struck oil refineries operated by major producers Lukoil and Rosneft, raising concerns over Russia's ability to sustain fuel production.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s fourth-largest oil refinery in 800km range attack
Ukraine's drone strikes target two major Russian oil refineries within days, demonstrating expanded reach against strategic infrastructure despite Moscow's air defense claims.
Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery suspends work after Ukrainian drone attacks
The recent strikes disabled key processing and transport equipment, stopping production at a plant representing 5% of Russia's refining capacity.
Fire erupts on Russia’s Lukoil oil refinery previously struck by Ukrainian drones
Russian officials emphasized the incident resulted from technical issues rather than external factors, however local residents reported hearing an explosion.
UPDATED: Engels-2 bomber base fuel supply burns after Ukrainian 32-drone night raid on Russia
Russian authorities reported shooting down 32 drones across eleven regions overnight, yet flames engulfed the strategic Kristall facility 600 kilometers from Ukrainian territory
Fire breaks out in occupied Sevastopol bay following drone attack
A Russian Tor air defense system may have been destroyed in occupied Sevastopol, with other reported attacks targeting eight regions in Russia.
Forbes: Russian military prepares for a big “show” in Kursk Oblast, following heavy losses
Putin has set a February deadline for a Kursk victory as Russian forces shift to simpler, wheeled armored vehicles amid heavy losses.
Russian sources report Ukrainian drone attacks on two Russian distilleries in Voronezh Oblast
The Ethanol Spirit plant in the Krasnoye village was already attacked twice in October. The facility is accused of being involved in producing fuel and explosives for military purposes.
Frontline report: Ukrainian elite special forces seize new ground near Kharkiv, stabilize defense
Ukrainian elite regiments Kraken and Artan led a successful assault in Kharkiv direction, first using reconnaissance drones to assess Russian positions and then launching precise artillery strikes on already weakened Russian troops in the area.
Key Russian military factory of microelectronics halts work after Ukrainian drone attack
Kremniy EL factory in Bryansk produced components for Russian systems like the Pantsir air defense and Iskander missiles used for the war in Ukraine.
Massive drone assault targets Russian ammo depot and arsenal across multiple regions
Ukrainian forces have allegedly targeted a critical Russian military facility in Tver Oblast, home to the 23rd Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal.