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Zelensky confirms drone attack on oil refinery in Russia's Perm

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics centers escalate tensions and disrupt operations.

By · Published August 30, 2026  09:16 UTC · Updated August 30, 2026  12:24 UTC

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Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on Russian targets, including an oil refinery in the Perm region and a logistics hub for the online retailer Ozon. The attacks reportedly caused significant fires, but the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics centers escalate tensions and disrupt operations.
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Russian oil refineries and logistics centers have been targeted in a series of drone attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces. The first strikes occurred on August 21, when drones hit the Novokuibyshevsk Refinery and an Ozon logistics hub in the Samara Region. The attacks caused significant damage, with major fires reported at both locations. The strikes on the Samara Region were the first known attacks on an Ozon logistics hub.

The attacks continued with a strike on the NORSI refinery in Perm on August 21. The refinery was forced to halt oil processing following the drone attack. This was the second time this year that the Perm refinery had been targeted. On August 26, Ukrainian forces struck a Tu-95MS aircraft at the Engels airbase, which Russia uses to launch attacks on Ukraine.

Additionally, drones attacked Moscow and the Yaroslavl Oblast, causing traffic disruptions and visible smoke near Moscow. The Ukrainian military has not officially claimed responsibility for these attacks.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 21, 23:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 23, 17:11 UTC · Sky TG24

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What was the first target of the Ukrainian drone strikes?

The first targets were the Novokuibyshevsk Refinery and an Ozon logistics hub in the Samara Region on August 21.

How many times has the Perm refinery been attacked this year?

The Perm refinery has been attacked twice this year.

What was the most recent target confirmed by the Ukrainian president?

The most recent target confirmed by the Ukrainian president was the NORSI refinery in Perm.

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