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Posted on February 12, 2026
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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a Lukoil refinery in Russia's Komi region. No injuries were reported, but the attack underscores rising tensions.
MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at an oil refinery owned by Lukoil near Ukhta in Russia's northwestern Komi Republic, the head of the region, Rostislav Goldshtein, said on Thursday.
He said in a statement on the Telegramn app that nobody had been injured and that emergency services were working on the scene.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure somewhat subsided in January amid peace negotiations, but have picked up intensity in recent days.
Ukraine's General Staff said on Wednesday that Ukrainian drones had hit Lukoil's oil refinery in Russia's southern Volgograd region.
(Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Felix LightEditing by Andrew Osborn)
A drone strike is an attack carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can deliver weapons or explosives to a target without the need for a human pilot on board.
An oil refinery is an industrial facility where crude oil is processed and converted into useful petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.
Energy infrastructure refers to the physical systems and facilities used to produce, transport, and distribute energy, including power plants, pipelines, and refineries.
The Komi region is a federal subject of Russia located in the northeastern part of the country, known for its natural resources, including oil and gas.
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