Key facts
- A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a Rosneft-owned refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region.
- The attack resulted in a fire at one of the oil refineries in Ufa.
- The region's governor confirmed the incident and stated that damage assessment is underway.
- Repairs are anticipated to be completed within a few days.
A Ukrainian drone strike on Wednesday caused a fire at an oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, continuing Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure. The attack targeted one of the refineries in Ufa, operated by Bashneft, a subsidiary of Russia's largest oil company, Rosneft.
Regional governor Radiy Khabirov confirmed the incident, stating that a "small fire" occurred and that the extent of the damage was being assessed. He indicated that repairs were expected within a few days. This strike is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to cripple Russia's fuel supply and reduce its energy export revenues.