AI Generated Image
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, Tu-95 bomber at Engels base in overnight attack
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's largest oil processing plants, causing multiple fires; this marks the eighth attack on the facility in 2026.
- The drone strike in Yaroslavl Oblast resulted in one death and 27 injuries, with debris damaging industrial infrastructure, residential areas, and public transport.
- In a separate operation, Ukrainian special forces damaged a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels Air Base, a key platform for Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.
- Additional Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Moscow and the surrounding region, with Russian air defenses reportedly shooting down two drones heading toward the capital.
- The attacks highlight ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strike strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, though independent verification of some reports remains pending.
