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Ukraine's drones attack Ryazan oil refinery

1 May, 2024 Wednesday
10:36

On the night of May 1, drones used by Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery. Russian Defense Ministry announces liquidation of 6 UAVs

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This was reported by Ukrainska Pravda and RBC-Ukraine, citing their own sources.

"A military target in Ryazan was hit. There is significant damage, it was bright," the source said.

It is noted that the drones also attacked a refinery in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian air defense forces allegedly destroyed and intercepted 6 UAVs - three over the territory of Voronezh region, one over the Ryazan region, one over the Belgorod region, and one over the territory of Kursk region.

The attack was also reported by the governor of the Voronezh region, Alexander Gusev.

At 2:14 a.m., he said that the danger of a UAV attack had been declared on the territory of the Voronezh region.

According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties or damage. The threat of a drone attack in the region remains.

Later, Gusev mentioned that another UAV was allegedly shot down on the outskirts of Voronezh, causing no casualties but resulting in broken windows of a nearby construction site.

The head of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, reported a UAV attack in the region, with no casualties reported, and an investigation underway.

Contrary to official reports, the Russian Telegram channel BAZA claimed that drones targeted the Ryazan oil refinery, causing a fire around 3 a.m. Local residents confirmed the attack.

  • On Sunday, April 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged interception of 17 drones across four regions overnight. In the Kaluga region, it is reported that a UAV fell near an oil depot.
     
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