A fire broke out at one of Russia's largest oil refineries early Sunday morning following a reported drone strike, according to reports. Details on the location and extent of the damage have not yet been released.
A fire erupted at one of Russia's largest oil refineries early Sunday morning after what is being reported as a drone strike, based on an initial report circulating on Israeli intelligence channels. The message did not specify the refinery's location or the extent of the damage.
This incident follows a sustained campaign of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the Moscow Oil Refinery was shut for six months after strikes in June, and Russian authorities have permitted refineries to lower fuel quality to avoid shortages as attacks have doubled in 2026. The current report is unverified and details remain pending.
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