Ukrainian drones strike Volgograd refinery, causing fire

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

A massive drone attack targeted Volgograd and the surrounding region overnight, causing a fire at the local oil refinery. Explosions and Russian air defense activity were reported. The attack occurred on the night of November 13, with drones still in the airspace as of 00:02 Kyiv time. Witnesses filmed large smoke plumes and open flames at the plant. The regional governor had not yet issued an official statement. The Volgograd refinery has been struck multiple times before, including in July and late May. In November 2025, a Ukrainian drone attack halted its operations.


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