Ukrainian long-range drones strike Lukoil refinery and Wildberries warehouse in Russia
Ukrainian forces targeted at least 16 sites deep inside Russian territory over the last 24 hours. A significant strike hit the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, which processes 125 million barrels annually, sparking a major fire. Additional drone attacks destroyed a massive Wildberries logistics warehouse in the Tambov region. Ukrainian officials stated the campaign aims to degrade the military infrastructure and economic assets Moscow uses to sustain its invasion.
Date: August 27, 2026
Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian