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Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says

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Posted on May 15, 2026

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· Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Ryazan Oil Refinery and Russian Military Targets

Overview of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

Strike on Ryazan Oil Refinery

KYIV, May 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones have struck an oil refinery in Russia's central city of Ryazan, the commander of the Ukrainian drone forces said on Friday.

Ryazan is located about 200 km (120 miles) southeast of Moscow. Robert Brovdi, the drone forces commander, also said that his troops hit overnight 23 military targets and facilities in Russia and also on occupied Ukrainian territory.

Confirmation and Impact of the Strike

The General Staff of Ukraine's military confirmed the strike on the refinery, saying that a large fire broke out at the facility.

Significance of the Ryazan Refinery

It described the refinery as one of the largest in Russia, saying its refining capacity was around 17 million metric tons of crude oil per year.

Additional Military Targets Hit

It added that a small missile boat and a minesweeper at the Kaspiysk base on the Caspian Sea have been struck.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, Olena Harmash, Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Toby Chopra and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • The Ryazan refinery, one of Russia's largest, was hit by Ukrainian drones, triggering a major fire and further impairing Russia’s refining capabilities. (euromaidanpress.com)
  • This marks the latest in a sustained Ukrainian strategy to degrade Russia’s energy infrastructure through repeated drone attacks on refineries, storage sites, and ports across the country. (apnews.com)
  • While Russia has managed to repair facilities relatively quickly, the persistent drone campaign continues to strain its fuel supply chain, raise domestic prices, and challenge military logistics. (carnegieendowment.org)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Ryazan oil refinery located?
The Ryazan oil refinery is located in Ryazan, about 200 km southeast of Moscow, Russia.
What did Ukrainian drones target in Russia?
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Ryazan and hit 23 military targets and facilities in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territory.
What was the impact of the Ukrainian drone strike in Ryazan?
The strike caused a large fire at the Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, with a refining capacity of 17 million metric tons per year.
What other targets were reportedly hit by Ukrainian forces?
A small missile boat and a minesweeper at the Kaspiysk base on the Caspian Sea were also struck.
Who confirmed the strike on the Ryazan refinery?
The General Staff of Ukraine's military confirmed the strike and reported on the resulting fire.

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