Drone strike on Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia's Samara region triggers massive fire after explosions

An overnight drone attack on the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region caused a large fire following a series of explosions. The facility, one of the largest in the Volga region, is owned by Rosneft. The attack occurred early Friday, October 30, with local Telegram channels reporting the strike and fire. The refinery has a capacity of about 8.8 million tons of oil per year. It was previously attacked on August 22, with Ukraine's General Staff confirming that strike. The fire reportedly spread across multiple points and intensified over time. The refinery is a key asset for Russia's fuel industry, and the latest incident follows a recent attack on a chemical plant in the Tula region on October 28.