Drone attacks on Russian oil refineries
Over the last 24 hours, several facilities within Russia's fuel and energy sector have been targeted by unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. The incidents occurred in different regions of the country, raising concerns among experts regarding the security of critical infrastructure.
The first facility to be struck was the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery, located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. According to local authorities and eyewitnesses, smoke was observed on the premises, though emergency services promptly began addressing the aftermath of the incident.
Some time later, reports emerged of an attack on a major oil refinery in Omsk. This event marked the second such incident of the day, indicating an expansion in the range of the drone flights. Relevant agencies are currently conducting an inspection and assessing the damage caused to the industrial facilities.
At this time, officials are clarifying information regarding casualties and the extent of equipment damage. The situation at both facilities is under the control of emergency services, which are continuing their work to ensure security at energy sector sites.