The drones targeted both the Volgograd oil refinery and the nearby Kaustik chemical plant. The Volgograd facility is among the largest oil refining sites in Russia.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Ukraine Hits One of Russia's Largest Oil Refineries in Volgograd
War18 days ago
Large fires erupted at a crude oil processing facility in Volgograd after Ukrainian drones struck industrial targets overnight. Local residents reported multiple pillars of smoke rising from the refinery, and Ukraine's GUR intelligence agency claimed responsibility for the operation.
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