Drone attack causes major fire at Russian oil refinery

A large fire has erupted at an oil refinery in Livny, Oryol region, Russia, following an attack by unknown drones.

Two refinery terminals were reportedly ablaze, The Caspian Post reports via Ukrainian media.

Oryol Governor Andrey Klychkov confirmed the strike targeted fuel and energy facilities, though specific sites were not disclosed.

The city, about 150 km from Ukraine’s northeastern border, has faced multiple attacks recently, including explosions at power plants and military installations used to launch drones into Ukraine. Oryol hosts oil depots and military bases, making it a strategic location amid ongoing regional tensions.