Ukrainian Drones Strike Salavat Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russian Territory
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the TANECO oil refinery in Salavat, Bashkortostan, approximately 550 miles east of Moscow. The strike ignited a significant fire at the facility, which is a vital hub for Russian petroleum production. This marks the fourth refinery targeted in three days as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure to cripple its war economy. Regional authorities reported at least two civilian injuries and the evacuation of nearby Wildberries distribution warehouses following the overnight bombardment.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 2
Source: PBS News