Explosions in Rivne and drone strike on Volgograd refinery: War update, day 1,724

Explosions were reported in Rivne, Ukraine, following a drone attack, while the Volgograd oil refinery in Russia was also targeted by drones, according to OSINT sources. These events occurred on the 1,724th day of the full-scale war. The attacks took place overnight into Friday, November 13, as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities. The frontline situation remains tense, with 168 combat clashes recorded over the past day, according to the latest military reports. The drone attacks coincide with ongoing diplomatic efforts, as American envoys are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes on the Volgograd refinery represent a continued pattern of cross-border attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.