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Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Ryazan refinery, sparking fuel-price surge

9/8/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck oil-processing facilities in Russia’s Perm region, Tatarstan and the Ryazan refinery on September 6, 2026.
The attacks significantly damaged residential buildings and injured civilians, including a child hospitalized in Rostov-on-Don.
The Ryazan refinery processes about 17 million tons annually and supplies fuel to Russia’s armed forces.
Atesh claimed sabotage of communications tower near Perm; drones ignited fire at Rostov-on-Don airfield.

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Ukraine Hits Oil

Ukrainian drones struck oil-processing facilities in Russia’s Perm region, Tatarstan and the Ryazan refinery on the night of September 6, 2026.
U.S. officials said the attacks were pushing up global gasoline prices significantly.
The attacks hit a Russian drone launch site in Kursk and a Black Sea target.
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Putin and Zelensky to discuss peace directly.

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Ukraine Strikes Refineries

Ukraine said its drones hit oil-processing facilities in Perm, Tatarstan and the Ryazan refinery on night of September 6, 2026.
The attacks resumed shortly after U.S. envoys met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Russia’s defense ministry reported downing 27 drones over Perm and intercepting others in Tatarstan.
Moscow temporarily banned most gasoline and diesel exports after fuel production fell.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the strikes were raising global energy prices.

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Historical Context

During the Gulf War, Iraq launched 46 Scud missiles at Saudi targets such as Dhahran and Riyadh between 18 January and 26 February 1991, killing 28 U.S. soldiers on 25 February. The attacks showed how brief strikes on oil-related sites can shock markets. Decades later, drone hits on Russian refineries triggered a gasoline export ban, reviving those same price-volatility concerns.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Ukrainian drones struck oil-processing facilities in Russia’s Perm region, Tatarstan and the Ryazan refinery on September 6, 2026.
The attacks significantly damaged residential buildings and injured civilians, including a child hospitalized in Rostov-on-Don.
The Ryazan refinery processes about 17 million tons annually and supplies fuel to Russia’s armed forces.
Atesh claimed sabotage of communications tower near Perm; drones ignited fire at Rostov-on-Don airfield.

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