Drones strike Ryazan oil refinery, causing major fire

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

An oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, was attacked, likely by drones, sparking a large fire. Videos show explosions and thick smoke, but there is no official confirmation of damage yet. The Ryazan refinery is one of Russia's largest, processing about 17 million tons of oil annually and supplying fuel to Moscow. Local governor Pavel Malkov has not commented on the attack, and details remain unconfirmed. The plant has been repeatedly targeted by drones in 2026, including an October 15 attack that halted a key crude processing unit. It produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products.


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