The Ukrainian military reportedly carried out drone attacks targeting multiple Russian regions last night. According to reports cited by Kyiv Independent, local residents indicated that several cities were hit, with reported targets including an oil refinery and a logistics center. Following such an incident, a substantial fire broke out at the NS-Oil refinery located in the settlement of Novospasskoye, within the Ulyanovsk region of Russia.
This facility, described as a relatively small refinery, is situated approximately 650 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border. It primarily processes petroleum derivatives and possesses an annual crude oil processing capacity of roughly 600,000 tons. The precise extent of any resulting damage has not been determined.
Kyiv has stated that the oil industry facilities constitute legitimate military targets, arguing that they are crucial for supplying fuel and funding Russian military activities. These sustained Ukrainian actions against oil infrastructure are intended to increase pressure on the Kremlin and exacerbate Russia’s existing fuel supply difficulties. The resulting instability has led to export bans, price escalations, and restrictions on fuel sales across various regions, with local residents continuing to report extended waits at gas stations.
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