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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia, Halting 5.6 Million-Ton Output

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones struck Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery, igniting a fire at its AVT-5 unit.
Perm Governor Dmitry Makhonin called the strike a massive UAV attack on an industrial facility.
Ukrainian drones also hit the Iskra plant in Ulyanovsk, injuring eight people, including a child.
Ulyanovsk Governor Alexei Russkikh said the attack damaged industrial and civilian infrastructure.
About 50 drones damaged Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Rostov Oblast, halting its 5.6 million-ton gasoline and diesel output.

History

Historical Context

In March 1999 NATO began Operation Allied Force against Yugoslavia, bombing bridges, the Pancevo refinery and other dual-use sites during a 78-day campaign that flew 26,095 sorties and released roughly 415,000 munitions. The raid, presented as humanitarian intervention in Kosovo, was NATO’s first major action without UN Security Council approval. Ukrainian drones now strike Russian refineries, mirroring the 1999 strategy of crippling energy assets.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones struck Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery, igniting a fire at its AVT-5 unit.
Perm Governor Dmitry Makhonin called the strike a massive UAV attack on an industrial facility.
Ukrainian drones also hit the Iskra plant in Ulyanovsk, injuring eight people, including a child.
Ulyanovsk Governor Alexei Russkikh said the attack damaged industrial and civilian infrastructure.
About 50 drones damaged Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Rostov Oblast, halting its 5.6 million-ton gasoline and diesel output.

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