Mass attack of Ukrainian drones in Volgograd. Fire in the Łukoil refinery

As a consequence of the fall of the remains, there was spillage and inflammation of petroleum products in the Volgograd refinery. The fire department started extinguishing the fire. According to preliminary data, there are no victims. the politician informed.

The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that on Wednesday night on Thursday, the anti-aircraft defence captured and destroyed 44 Ukrainian drones, including 9 over the Volgograd circuit. On the night of August 13, Volgograd residents reported an attack on a territory with an oil plant, but drones failed to scope their destination.

Eyewitnesses reported that the explosions began after 2:30 a.m. and the loudest of them were reported in the Krasnoarmian district. Residents have heard at least five–seven strong detonations. 1 of the drones shot down was expected to fall into the built-up area, triggering a fire and thick smoke.

Around 11:29 p.m. Volgograd airport introduced a safety protocol, temporarily suspending all arrivals and departures.

The Łukoil Company, the owner of the refinery, did not comment in consequence to a request from the Reuters agency.

W Volgograd operates a Łukoil refinery, 1 of the largest oil producers in the confederate national District, with yearly production capacity of up to 14.8 million tonnes. The plant was already twice the mark of attacks by Ukrainian drones in February this year.

Situation in Ukraine

In the last 24 hours, Russian troops have fired 85 times on the Sumsk region, injuring 7 people," the Sumská Oblast Military Administration reported. The fire hit 47 localities, mainly in Sumsko, Szostecki and Ochtyrski areas, and 14 people were evacuated from threatened areas. The air alarm in the region lasted 12 hours and 59 minutes.

At the same time, from 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Russians struck Ukraine with 2 S-300/400 missiles and 45 Shahid-type kamikaze drones and unmanned targets – stated the command of the Ukrainian Air Force. By 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Ukrainian air defence neutralized 24 drones, and 21 Russian strikes were recorded in 12 locations.