Major Transneft hub erupts in flames in Russia's Bashkortostan
File photo: One of Transneft's largest hubs has caught fire in the Russian region of Bashkortostan (Russian media)
Today, May 13, a fire broke out at the Nurlino LPSD (Linear Production and Dispatch Station) in Bashkortostan, one of the largest hubs in the Russian Transneft system. Black smoke is visible from a distance, according to Astra.
The Nurlino LPSD (linear production and dispatch station) is located at a strategic intersection of main oil pipelines connecting Western Siberia with the central regions of Russia. The distance from the station to the border with Ukraine is over 1,200 kilometers.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
No air raid alerts have been issued in the region, and Russian authorities have not yet commented on the incident.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that fire and rescue units have already been dispatched to the scene.
A Telegram channel also reveals an eyewitness video filmed from one of the city’s streets. The footage shows thick smoke rising above the oil facility.
Major Transneft hub erupts in flames in Russia's Bashkortostan pic.twitter.com/tSFzaCWjc0
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) May 13, 2026
There is currently no information on casualties or the extent of the damage.
Fires in Russia
Last night, drones attacked the Krasnodar region of Russia: fires broke out near the port. Oil infrastructure was likely targeted. The Ukrainian side has not yet commented on this.
On the night of May 12–13, a fire broke out in the Izmailovo Kremlin cultural and entertainment complex located closer to the outskirts of the city.
