Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Oil Refinery Kills 13
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted an oil refinery deep within Russian territory, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The attack, occurring hundreds of miles from the border, represents one of the deadliest strikes inside Russia since the conflict began. The operation highlights Ukraine's expanding long-range capabilities and its strategy of targeting critical Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt logistics and economic stability for the Kremlin's war effort.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Saratov, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 13
Source: The Guardian