Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, Tu-95 bomber at Engels base in overnight attack
Ukrainian forces targeted a Tu-95MS bomber at the Engels airbase and a major oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the aircraft, which satellite imagery later corroborated. The refinery attack sparked a fire, with reports on casualties varying between one and two deaths. These operations align with Zelenskyy's call to increase long-range drone strikes against Russia from an average of 300 to 1,000 per day to disrupt Russian military capabilities and energy infrastructure.
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- ✓ Ukrainian forces struck a Tu-95MS bomber at the Engels airbase.
- ✓ Satellite images confirm damage to a Tu-95MS bomber in Engels.
- ✓ Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region.
- ✓ The attack on the Yaroslavl refinery sparked a fire.
What changed
Ukrainian forces hit a Tu-95MS bomber at Engels airbase and a major oil refinery in Yaroslavl.
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Ukraine strikes Tu-95MS bomber and Yaroslavl oil refinery
Ukrainian forces targeted a Tu-95MS bomber at the Engels airbase and a major oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the aircraft, which satellite imagery later corroborated. The refinery attack sparked a fire, with reports on casualties varying between one and two deaths. These operations align with Zelenskyy's call to increase long-range drone strikes against Russia from an average of 300 to 1,000 per day to disrupt Russian military capabilities and energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
Targeting refineries in the Volga region aims to degrade Russia's fuel supplies and economic capacity. The Engels airbase is a key site for bombers used to launch aerial attacks against Ukraine. These strikes occur as Ukraine seeks to intensify its long-range campaign.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian forces struck a Tu-95MS bomber at the Engels airbase.
- Satellite images confirm damage to a Tu-95MS bomber in Engels.
- Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region.
- The attack on the Yaroslavl refinery sparked a fire.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the goal is to launch 1,000 long-range drones daily against Russia.
Still unconfirmed
- Two people were killed in a drone attack on a refinery in Krasnodar.
- One person was killed in the drone attack at the Yaroslavl oil refinery.
- Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow.
What to watch next
- Official Russian Ministry of Defense confirmation of aircraft and refinery losses
- Evidence of fuel supply disruptions resulting from the Yaroslavl strike
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (13)
- Al Jazeera — Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
- Bloomberg.com — Ukraine Says It Hit Major Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga Region
- Ukrinform — Russia reports drone attacks as oil refinery burns in Yaroslavl
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukrainian drones target Moscow, one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, sparking fire, media reports
- Українська правда — Ukrainian forces strike Tu-95MS at Engels airbase used by Russia to attack Ukraine – Zelenskyy
- Ukrinform — Defense Forces strike oil refinery in Yaroslavl region of Russian Federation
- The Moscow Times — Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills One, Sparks Fire at Yaroslavl Oil Refinery
- Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com — Ukraine Drones Spark Fire at Russian Refinery as Fuel Crisis Worsens
- Bloomberg.com — Ukraine Says It Attacked Major Russian Oil Refinery in Yaroslavl
- Мілітарний — Satellite Images Confirm Damage to Tu-95MS Bomber in Engels
- kyivindependent.com — Ukraine prepares to ease residency rules for foreign fighters
- www.yahoo.com — Ukraine war latest: Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people monthly, Budanov says
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