Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refinery 400 Miles from Border

Ukrainian long-range drones successfully targeted an oil refinery deep inside Russian territory overnight on July 23. The facility, located approximately 400 miles from the border, was hit as part of a sustained campaign to disrupt Russia's fuel logistics and gasoline production. Additional drone strikes were reported against retail warehouses belonging to Wildberries. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted several drones, but local reports indicated significant fires at the refinery site.

Date: July 23, 2026

Location: Russia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: airstrike

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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