Overnight Attack: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Hit Saratovsky Refinery in Saratov, Causing Fire

Nov 8, 2024, 08:05 AM

Ukrainian drones have attacked the Saratovsky Refinery in the Russian city of Saratov overnight, causing a fire at the facility. The attack marks the resumption of Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure after a month-long hiatus. Saratov is located approximately 500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Explosions were reported at the refinery, and the scale of the damage remains unknown. Local authorities are still assessing the impact. Saratov Oblast Governor Ruslan Busargin confirmed that a Ukrainian kamikaze drone targeted the city. The refinery processes oil and other hydrocarbons, and the incident has been reported by multiple sources, including local media and officials.