Ukrainian drone strike on Russian oil-refining city kills 13

Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone offensive involving nearly 300 unmanned aerial vehicles over a 12-hour period, targeting multiple locations across Russia. A significant strike hit an oil-refining city in central Russia, resulting in at least 13 deaths and substantial infrastructure damage. This escalation represents one of the largest coordinated drone attacks of the war, aimed at degrading Russia's energy production and logistical capabilities amidst ongoing frontline shifts and international calls for a Black Sea moratorium.

Date: August 10, 2026

Location: Central Federal District, Russia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: airstrike

Severity: HIGH

Casualties reported: 13

Source: Financial Times

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