Drone Strike on Kuibyshev Oil Refinery Sparks Major Fire in Samara Oblast

rbc.ua (Ukrainian)

A drone attack on the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast on the night of September 22 caused a major fire, with local authorities confirming the incident. The fire was still burning as of Tuesday morning, with Russian emergency services working at the scene. Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev had declared a drone danger alert and urged residents to stay away from windows and avoid posting footage. The refinery produces gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, playing a key role in regional fuel supply and Russian military logistics. This follows recent drone attacks that halted refining at the Syzran and Saratov plants.


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