Ukraine strikes Russian refinery and food plant in new drone attacks

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Ukraine struck an oil refinery near Samara, causing a fire, and reportedly attacked a food processing plant in Bryansk Oblast, according to the ASTRA Telegram channel. The Novokuybyshevsky refinery, which produces jet fuel for the Russian military, caught fire during a drone attack. The Konservsushprod plant in Starodub, a supplier of canned goods to the Russian army, was also reportedly hit. Regional authorities confirmed air defense operations. The attacks follow a pattern of Ukrainian strikes on Russian military infrastructure. The Konservsushprod plant was previously targeted in 2023 and 2025. Moscow's mayor reported 862 drones heading toward the region.


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