Ukrainian long-range drones targeted the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery in the Samara region of Russia, approximately 600 miles from the border, causing a significant fire that continued to burn into the morning. The attack, which occurred overnight, is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russian oil infrastructure, despite international concerns and requests from the Biden administration to halt such actions. The refinery specializes in the production of motor and jet fuel, including rocket fuel. This strike marks a resumption of drone attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause, with Russian media claiming "columns are on fire." Ukrainian officials claim their drones have a range over 1,000km and payloads capable of inflicting severe damage, and with more support, they could do more. The fire at the refinery was reportedly controlled by 10 AM local time. The attacks raise questions about international agreements on long-range weapons, with Ukrainian officials asserting that Russian oil refineries are legitimate targets.
⚡️Russian governor confirms fire at Kuibyshev oil refinery, claims drone attack. A fire that broke out at the Kiubyshev oil refinery in Russia's Samara region overnight on March 23 had been caused by a drone attack, the regional government told Russian state-controlled news… https://t.co/rV99xPwhRX
Ukrainian long-range drones struck Kuybyshev refinery in Russia’s Samara region early on Saturday morning as Ukraine’s bombing campaign targeting Putin’s oil and gas industry continued despite media reports of US objections https://t.co/4Ns3BEOqQe
Another successful purported Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian refinery in Samara region. Ukrainian officials told us they have drones with a range over 1,000km and payloads capable of inflicting severe damage, and with more money they could do more. https://t.co/dMTfNPxfRk
Overnight, Ukraine attacked the Kuybyshevsky oil refinery in the Samara region in Russia. The refinery is specialized in the production of jet fuel among other products. The fire lasted until the morning. The refinery is 900km from Ukraine’s border. https://t.co/F2tV139ZgW
After a 6 day break, Russian oil refineries continued to explode. Of the two refineries struck last night, the more spectacular was the Kuibyshev Refinery in Samara which was struck multiple times by Ukrainian drones. Nine hours later, the fires are yet to be extinguished. https://t.co/MpliCguJCB
Ukraine not paying much heed to US requests it stops its infrastructure and fuel attacks in Russia, this time attacking a plant in Samara producing rocket fuel. 900km away. And this is just the start. I understand Ukraine will soon have the ability to strike thousands of km away. https://t.co/RyMpTzEGfW
Oil refinery in Russia's Samara on fire today. Drones did their job. With 900 km of distance from the Ukrainian border, this might become a case when Ukraine will be subjected to international agreements on long-range weapons. But Russian oil refineries are legitimate targets.
The Russian Kuibyshev Oil Refinery in Samara continued to burn into this morning, several hours after a successful overnight Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was reportedly only controlled by 10 AM local. https://t.co/JZN89XtFhk
The Russian Kuibyshev Oil Refinery in Samara continued to burn into this morning, several hours after a successful overnight Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was only reportedly controlled by 10:05 AM local. https://t.co/5SzARHTF6d
🚨🇺🇦🇷🇺UKRAINE IGNORES BIDEN AS DRONES HIT RUSSIAN OIL REFINERIES Despite the Biden administration telling Zelensky to stop targeting Russia's oil infrastructure, Ukraine continued its attacks, hitting the Kuibyshev refinery. Earlier, their drones also struck the Novokuibyshevsk… https://t.co/lZD55tTOoo https://t.co/GSSfe1nBkO
#Russia’s Samara Refineries Attacked by Drones, Governor Says #oott https://t.co/VWRUk5T8u1
Russia’s Samara refineries attacked by drones, governor says https://t.co/REaAq3Cgla
Ukraine successfully strikes another Russian oil refinery, the Kuybyshev NPZ, overnight. It’s nearly 600 miles from the border. https://t.co/COpwBuuniU https://t.co/1m3PqGInqq
/1. After a short pause, drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have resumed. Kuybyshevsky oil refinery in Samara region of Russia, 900km from the frontline, is on fire as a result of drone strikes. Russian media claim that “columns are on fire”. Kuibyshev Oil Refinery is one… https://t.co/eEt7AJagc5
Good morning! 🙂 At night, Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones attacked the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery in the Samara region of #Russia. The refinery specializes in the production of motor fuel. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar️️ https://t.co/vufAeLaPAg