In the early hours of May 31, a drone strike targeted the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia, resulting in a large fire on the facility’s premises. Explosions were reported around 3 a.m., with local residents capturing images and videos showing multiple fire outbreaks and a substantial plume of smoke rising from the site.
Preliminary reports indicate that the isomerization unit was affected by the attack. However, local authorities have not yet commented on the incident’s aftermath. The governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, acknowledged the threat posed by drones in the area.
The Saratov Oil Refinery is part of the Rosneft oil company and is one of the oldest oil processing facilities in the Volga region, playing a crucial role in supplying fuel to Russian military forces. Additionally, reports have emerged regarding damage to an oil depot in the settlement of Matveyev Kurgan in the Rostov region.
A drone strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery has led to significant fire damage, highlighting ongoing threats to critical infrastructure in Russia. The facility, integral to military fuel supply, remains under scrutiny as local officials assess the impact.