Ukrainian military claims to have attacked a large oil refinery in Russia

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, August 28 - The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on social media on the 28th that the Ukrainian military launched an attack on a large oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region early that morning.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that this refinery is one of the largest in Russia, with an annual refining capacity of about 15 million tons. The attack caused a large fire at the facility.

The Ukrainian National News Agency reported on the same day that Ukraine used FP-1 drones in this strike.

Recently, Ukraine has attacked energy facilities in multiple locations in Russia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on social media on the 20th that the Ukrainian military attacked two important energy facilities in Russia from the night of the 19th to the early morning of the 20th.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Ukrainian forces attacked a large oil refinery in Russia
Location
Yaroslavl · Russia
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
August 28
Equipment
FP-1 drone
Summary

Ukrainian forces attacked a large oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, on August 28, using an FP-1 drone. The refinery is one of Russia's largest, with a refining capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year, and the attack resulted in a significant fire at the site. This strike is part of a broader campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian forces attacked a large oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia.
  • The refinery is one of the largest in Russia with an annual refining capacity of about 15 million tons.
  • The attack caused a fire at the facility.
  • The Ukrainian military used an FP-1 drone for the strike.
  • This attack is part of a series of strikes on Russian energy facilities.