Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refinery in Rostov Region, Sparking Massive Fire
A swarm of Ukrainian long-range strike drones targeted the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov region overnight on May 13, 2026. Local authorities reported that at least three drones impacted the primary distillation unit, causing a significant fire that halted production. This strike is the latest in a series of Ukrainian operations aimed at disrupting the Russian energy sector's ability to finance and fuel the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Date: May 13, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press