A drone attack in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan has reportedly caused fires at an oil refinery and a warehouse.
Key facts
- •The attack occurred in the city of Salavat and the Chishminsky district of Bashkortostan.
- •No deaths or injuries have been reported as a result of the drone strikes.
- •The Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant is identified as one of Russia's largest oil refineries.
- •The same oil refinery was previously struck on July 14, resulting in damage to two processing units.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, resulting in reported fires at an industrial zone in the city of Salavat and a Wildberries warehouse in the Chishminsky district. No deaths or injuries have been confirmed following the incident.
Reports of industrial damage
Ukrainian Telegram channels Supernova+ and Exilenova+ claimed the strike hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery. The independent channel Astra reported that residents observed smoke rising from the facility, which is one of Russia's largest oil refineries. Local media also reported that residents in the Chishminsky district saw black smoke near a Wildberries distribution center, indicating a fire at the warehouse.
Official response and history
Neither Wildberries nor local authorities have provided public comments regarding the incidents. The Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant was previously targeted in an overnight attack on July 14, which Reuters reported damaged two primary oil-processing units and forced them offline.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Meduza (English).
