Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Deep Drone Attack
ukraine has claimed a significant victory in its ongoing conflict with Russia, striking one of the largest oil refineries deep within Russian territory. The attack, carried out by drones, ignited a fire at the Taneco refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, more than 700 miles from the front lines.
the Taneco refinery, one of the largest and most modern in Russia, has a refining capacity of over 16 million tons of oil per year. According to Lieutenant Andrii kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation, the facility “plays a key role in supplying fuel to the Russian army.” This marks the second time Ukrainian forces have targeted the refinery within a year,with a previous attack in spring 2024 damaging its primary processing unit.
Social media images geolocated by CNN show massive flames and smoke engulfing the refinery as workers evacuated through the snow. Though, the press service of the Republic of Tatarstan denied the incident, claiming the images depicted “the work of the plant’s torches” during a mock evacuation safety exercise.
Kovalenko emphasized the strategic importance of such attacks, stating, “The destruction of refineries and oil depots directly affects Russia’s ability to wage an intense war.”
Last April, Ukrainian drones also targeted a Shahed drone assembly factory and a primary oil refining unit in Tatarstan, marking the farthest strike into Russian territory since the war began.
Key Details of the Attack
| Location | Impact | Previous Attacks |
|————–|————|———————-|
| Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan | Fire ignited, refinery damaged | Spring 2024: Primary processing unit damaged |
This latest strike underscores Ukraine’s growing capability to disrupt Russia’s critical infrastructure, potentially altering the dynamics of the conflict.
For more insights on the evolving situation, explore the latest updates on Ukraine’s strategic operations and their impact on Russia’s military supply chain.
The article highlights a significant Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Taneco oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk,Tatarstan,located over 700 miles from the front lines. This refinery, one of Russia’s largest and most modern, has a refining capacity of over 16 million tons of oil annually and plays a critical role in supplying fuel to the Russian military. The attack ignited a fire and caused damage, marking the second strike on the facility within a year, following a previous attack in spring 2024 that damaged its primary processing unit.
Social media images verified by CNN showed massive flames and smoke at the refinery, though Tatarstan officials denied the incident, claiming the images depicted a safety exercise. Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation emphasized the strategic importance of targeting refineries and oil depots, stating that such attacks directly impact Russia’s ability to sustain its war efforts.
This strike, along with previous attacks on a Shahed drone assembly factory and oil refining units in Tatarstan, demonstrates Ukraine’s growing capability to disrupt critical Russian infrastructure deep within its territory. These operations could significantly alter the dynamics of the ongoing conflict.
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