Ukrainian Drones Ignite 2 Russian Refineries as Moscow Says It Downed 397
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Updated · The Moscow Times · Aug 8
Ukrainian Drones Ignite 2 Russian Refineries as Moscow Says It Downed 397
3 articles · Updated · The Moscow Times · Aug 8
Summary
Ukraine's military said it struck the Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries overnight, causing fires at both sites in Krasnodar and Samara regions.
Ilsky's fire was later extinguished, with local authorities saying debris from a Ukrainian drone caused the blaze; Samara's governor confirmed a drone attack on an industrial facility without naming it.
The two plants are significant fuel assets: Ilsky can process more than 6 million metric tons of oil a year, while Syzran's capacity is 8.5 million tons.
Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses destroyed 397 Ukrainian drones overnight, as Kyiv keeps targeting Russian energy infrastructure to squeeze resources for Moscow's war effort.
How is Ukraine successfully deploying drones to bypass air defenses and devastate Russian logistics hubs nearly 2,000 kilometers from its borders?
With civilian warehouses targeted for allegedly supplying military gear, how will Russia sustain frontline operations amidst crippling supply chain losses?