Ukraine Drones Strike Bashneft-Novoil Refinery in Deep-Rear Attack
On April 8, 2026, reports confirmed Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Ufa, over 1,400 kilometers from the border. The facility is a critical node for high-grade lubricant production. The strike is part of an intensified Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia's industrial energy backbone rather than just export hubs. Simultaneously, drones struck Naftogaz energy facilities in Poltava and Sumy, causing significant fires and infrastructure damage that required emergency shutdowns.