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Ukraine's military says it struck two Russian oil refineries overnight

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Posted on August 30, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian military said on Saturday that it had struck Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran overnight. Kyiv's military recorded multiple explosions and a fire at the

Ukrainian Forces Target Russian Oil Refineries in Overnight Strikes

Overview of the Attacks

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian military said on Saturday that it had struck Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran overnight.

Details of the Krasnodar Strike

Kyiv's military recorded multiple explosions and a fire at the Krasnodar oil refinery in Russia's south, which produces 3 million tonnes of light petroleum products annually.

Syzran Refinery Incident

Russian authorities in Krasnodar said falling drone debris damaged one of the refinery's units and a fire had broken out over an area measuring 300 square metres (3,230 square feet). That fire was later extinguished, authorities said.

Russian Response

There were no casualties, and employees were evacuated, authorities wrote on Telegram.

Russia's defence ministry said it had downed 11 Ukrainian drones over the Krasnodar region overnight.

There was also a fire in the Syzran oil refinery area in Samara region, which had a processing capacity of 8.5 million tonnes per year before August, the Ukrainian military said.

Samara's regional governor confirmed an attempt overnight to attack an industrial enterprise, but gave no further details.

(Reporting by Anastasiia MalenkoEditing by Bernadette Baum)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine's military struck Russian oil refineries overnight.
  • Krasnodar and Syzran refineries were targeted.
  • Fires broke out at both sites but were extinguished.
  • No casualties reported; employees were evacuated.
  • Russia claims to have downed 11 Ukrainian drones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an oil refinery?
An oil refinery is an industrial facility where crude oil is processed and transformed into useful products such as gasoline, diesel, and other petrochemicals.
What is a military strike?
A military strike refers to a sudden and aggressive attack by armed forces against a target, often aimed at achieving a specific military objective.
What is a drone?
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or autonomously fly to carry out various tasks, including surveillance and military operations.

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