Drone Attacks Hit Oil Refineries and Defense Plant in Russia
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What happened
On September 25, 2026, coordinated drone strikes targeted multiple industrial sites across Russia. The Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery in Perm, one of Russia’s largest, was hit, leading to a fire at the AVT-5 crude distillation unit. Separately, a refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, located in Rostov Oblast, was also struck. Additionally, the Iskra Plant in Ulyanovsk, part of the Almaz-Antey defense conglomerate, sustained damage after being targeted.
From kyivpost.com
Why it matters
The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including a major oil refinery and a facility producing components for missile systems. The Ulyanovsk governor reported that eight people, including a child, were injured in the attacks.
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Who's involved
- LukoilLukoil company operating the refinery in Perm
- Ulyanovsk ammunition plantUlyanovsk ammunition plant producing components for missile systems
- NovoshakhtinskNovoshakhtinsk location of a targeted oil refinery
- PermPerm location of the Lukoil refinery
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- LukoilSpeculative
Lukoil could face operational disruptions affecting its oil production capacity.
- Ulyanovsk ammunition plantSpeculative
The Ulyanovsk plant could face damage to its production lines for defense components.
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The entities involved
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Novoshakhtinsk
city in Rostov Oblast, Russia
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Rostov Oblast
federal subject of Russia
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Ulyanovsk
city in Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia
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Perm
city in Russia
Related events
- A refinery in Novoshakhtinsk was targeted, and a drone attack was reported in Krasnodar Krai on August 25, 2026.
- On June 28, 2026, Russian forces launched strike drones from Rostov Oblast, Crimea, and Krasnodar Krai, while also targeting infrastructure in Chernihiv. Launches were also reported from Kursk Oblast and Hvardiiske.
- Drone attacks are reported in the Rostov region, specifically involving Novoshakhtinsk and Millerovsky District.
- Ukraine reported drone strikes targeting a facility in Perm, Russia, alongside general attacks across nations.
- Targets in Rostov Oblast include airfields and depots.