Russia's Ufa oil refinery attacked as black smoke covers city
Photo: Explosions were heard at an oil refinery in Ufa (video screenshot)
A series of explosions rocked the Russian city of Ufa (Republic of Bashkortostan), and a fire broke out near the oil refinery. Black smoke is rising into the sky, Exilenova+ reports.
According to preliminary information, the first explosions in Ufa occurred around 9:30 a.m. Kyiv time. Residents say the oil refinery was the target of the drone attack.
Exilenova+ claims that two of the three oil refineries located in Ufa may have been hit.
"Two of the three oil refineries in Ufa were struck by the Ukrainian Defense Forces," the report states.
There is currently no confirmation of this information.
Footage from the scene is being shared on social media.
Source: Exilenova+
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Source: Exilenova+
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Source: Exilenova+
Why facility is important
The oil refinery complex in Ufa is located approximately 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border. It is considered one of Russia’s largest and most critical oil refining centers and plays a vital role in the country’s fuel supply.
Attacks on June 25 and consequences
On the night of June 25, the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia was attacked by drones, resulting in a fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot, which is strategic for the region.
Also, last night, there were reports of numerous explosions in various settlements across occupied Crimea.
In particular, loud explosions were heard in the areas around Sevastopol, Simferopol, Yevpatoria, Yalta, and near Saky. Power outages have been reported across the peninsula.
Social media accounts are widely sharing footage of drone attacks on Crimea’s energy infrastructure.
The power suddenly went out in Sevastopol. Russians claimed there was a threat to the entire system.
