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Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Omsk, western Siberia, marking one of Kyiv's deepest attacks on Russian territory, nearly 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border.
- The strike caused a fire at the facility, which is Russia's largest gasoline producer with an annual refining capacity of over 21 million metric tons of crude oil.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the use of upgraded Fire Point drones, emphasizing the strategic impact on Russia's oil economy and showcasing Ukraine's enhanced long-range drone capabilities.
- No casualties were reported from the attack, and emergency services are responding, according to Omsk regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko.
- The strike coincides with increased Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and follows recent Russian missile and drone assaults on Kyiv that resulted in civilian casualties.
