Ukrainian Drones Strike Lukoil Refinery in Russia's Perm Krai
Ukrainian long-range drones targeted the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Perm Krai early on August 21, 2026. Eyewitness footage confirmed a large fire broke out at the facility following several explosions. The regional Ministry of Territorial Security maintained a drone alert for over two hours, while Rosaviatsiya imposed temporary flight restrictions at Perm’s Bolshoye Savino Airport. This strike is part of Kyiv's intensified AI-enabled drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure and logistical hubs deep inside Russian territory.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Perm Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Substack (via Kyiv Independent)