Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refinery as Moscow Claims Over 1,000 Drones Intercepted
A major oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region was struck by Ukrainian drones overnight on October 30, triggering a fire at the facility.
The targeted Novokuibyshevsk refinery, operated by Rosneft, produces a range of petroleum products, including jet fuel used by the Russian military.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses intercepted 1,043 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, highlighting the scale of the latest reported drone offensive.
The strike marks a renewed focus on Russia’s energy infrastructure, a key source of revenue supporting Moscow’s war effort.