Ukrainian Drones Strike Major Russian Oil Refinery 800 Miles from Border
Ukrainian long-range drones successfully targeted and set ablaze a major Russian oil refinery located approximately 800 miles from the Ukrainian border during an overnight operation. The strike is part of an intensified campaign against Russian energy infrastructure and logistics centers. Simultaneously, Ukrainian officials reported a separate nighttime blitz that caused significant damage to a Russian naval stronghold in the Black Sea, further disrupting Russian maritime operations and logistics deep within their territory.
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: Bashkortostan, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: WTOP News