Russian refinery attacked by drones. Massive fire in Volgograd

The Volgograd refinery was attacked by drones, resulting in an extensive fire following the fall of one of them. The incident was confirmed by the governor of the region, Andrei Bocharov. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in the incident.

On Saturday night, a fire broke out at the Russian Lukoil refinery in Volgograd. Russian media reports indicated that the fire covered an area of ​​300 square meters and was the result of drone attacks.

Information regarding the incident was confirmed by the Governor of the Volgograd Oblast of the Russian Federation, Andriy Bocharov. However, he stated that the Ukrainian attack was repelled, and the fire was a consequence of the downed drone falling onto the facility.

Fire at a Russian refinery. Another accurate attack by the Ukrainians

The fire at the Russian refinery marks another precise attack by the Ukrainians. Local media reported hearing two explosions from the refinery area, and photos were published online showing huge flames and smoke emanating from the site.

Firefighters and medical personnel were called to the scene. However, according to preliminary findings, no one was injured in the incident.

The damaged refinery is the largest producer of petroleum products in Russia's Southern Federal District. Its shelling marked the seventh case of a drone attack on Russian refineries in three weeks.

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Similar incidents occurred, among others: on January 29 in Yaroslavl, where a drone fell on the Slovnat refinery. Four days earlier, the Rosneft refinery was attacked, resulting in the blocking of all production. Repair works are expected to last until the end of February.