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SECURITY & DEFENSE • RUSSIA

Reported Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire at Russian oil refinery

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A reported Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at Russia’s Novokuibyshevsk refinery, ending a reported two-week pause in attacks on Russian refineries. The reports do not establish the extent of damage or any effect on operations.

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Why it matters

The refinery reportedly produces jet fuel, but the articles do not document a disruption to supply or prices. The strike also comes amid U.S. pressure for Ukraine to pause attacks on Russian refineries.