Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Orsk Oil Refinery
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces launched a long-range drone attack on the Orsk oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, approximately 1,500km from the Ukrainian border. The strike successfully hit the facility, which processes 44 million barrels of crude annually, causing a significant fire. This operation follows a series of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including a recent hit on the Nizhnekamsk refinery, as Kyiv expands its reach deep into Russian territory.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Orenburg Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian