Ukrainian drones strike Volgograd refinery, causing fires and halting operations

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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Volgograd region caused fires at an industrial enterprise in the city's southern zone, with analysts reporting the target was the Volgograd Oil Refinery. Governor Andrei Bocharov confirmed local fires from drone debris, stating there were no casualties or damage to residential buildings. OSINT analysts and Telegram channels reported the Lukoil-owned refinery caught fire and was forced to suspend operations. The refinery, one of southern Russia's largest with a capacity of 14 million tons annually, supplies fuel to southern regions. It was previously attacked on October 2, temporarily halting processing due to equipment damage.


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