Drones attack Russia’s largest oil and gas facilities in Volgograd, Astrakhan to disrupt their military use
Several strategic energy facilities across Russia came under drone attacks overnight, with fire incidents reported at refineries in Volgograd and Astrakhan regions.
By targeting oil refineries and fuel depots, Ukraine aims to disrupt the fuel supply necessary for Russian military operations. The attacks also aim to weaken Russia’s economy by reducing its ability to export oil and gas, which are significant sources of revenue for funding the war.
Volgograd
In Volgograd, air defense systems engaged in what Governor Andrey Bocharov described as “a massive attack by aircraft-type drones.”
“The falling debris caused localized fires at the oil refinery, which were quickly contained. There were also brief voltage fluctuations in the power grid. Electricity supply to the city of Volgograd and adjacent municipalities is being provided in full,” said Bocharov.
The drones likely hit the Lukoil refinery, which has a processing capacity of 14 million tons of oil annually and had previously been targeted on 31 January.
Overnight, drones attacked the largest oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, causing a fire. Ukraine aims to disrupt the supply of fuel for Russian military operations.
Lukoil refinery in Volgograd was already targeted on 31 January.https://t.co/Gc3954pWJn
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