Ukrainian military forces launched a drone attack on a major oil processing facility in Russia’s Ryazan region, according to statements from Ukrainian officials on Friday.
The targeted city sits approximately 120 miles southeast of Moscow. Robert Brovdi, who leads Ukraine’s drone operations, reported that his forces struck 23 military installations and facilities across Russian territory and occupied Ukrainian areas during overnight operations.
Ukraine’s military General Staff verified the assault on the oil processing plant, reporting that the strike triggered a massive blaze at the installation.
Military officials characterized the facility as among Russia’s most significant refineries, with the capability to process approximately 17 million metric tons of crude oil annually.
Ukrainian forces also targeted naval vessels at the Kaspiysk naval facility on the Caspian Sea, striking both a small missile vessel and a mine-clearing ship, according to the military statement.
