Last night, Ukrainian forces launched another effective attack using suicide drones on Russian energy infrastructure. The most spectacular target was a refinery owned by Rosnieft in Nowokujbyszewski, located in the Samar region.
Spectacular hit at the heart of the fuel industry
According to witnesses around the neighborhood, about an hour 2:00 a.m. local time loud explosions have spread. As a result, a huge fire was observed in the refinery area, which included a warehouse of 1,500 m2. Even before the attack, the installation of protective nets to protect the plant from air strikes – which could increase the effectiveness of night drone rally.
Strategic importance and impact of the attack
Refinery in Nowokujbyszewski is largest This type of Rosnieft plant in the Samar region, with an annual conversion of 8.8 million tonnes of oil. This plant is a key supplier of high-quality fuel for jet engines intended, among others, for military aviation – aircraft such as Su-27 or Tu-22M3, which participate in Russian rocket attacks on Ukraine.
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The Russian authorities confirmed the outbreak of the fire, but officially no causeemphasizing the lack of casualties and the rapid evacuation of staff. Independent Russian media and the "Ukrainian Truth" portal, however, report that this is further evidence of the increasing effectiveness of Ukrainian sabotage operations deep in Russia.
In the broader perspective, such attacks are increasingly affecting the Russian energy sector and the fuel market, which could result in both price pressure and price pressure. difficulties in supplying the front with fuel.
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