Ukraine strikes Russia’s Ryazan Oil Refinery for third time this year

This was reported by Ukraine's General Staff.

According to the report, the Ryazan oil refinery, which supplies the Russian military, was targeted overnight by the Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, the Main Intelligence Directorate, and other Defense Forces units.

"At least five explosions were recorded in the target area. Preliminary information suggests that a fire broke out at the ELOU AT-6 primary oil processing plant. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed," the General Staff stated.

Earlier, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that several regions came under attack by 22 unidentified UAVs overnight. They reported shooting down 16 drones over the Oryol region, three over Bryansk, two over Ryazan, and one over occupied Crimea.

Meanwhile, Russian media and TV channels are sharing videos of a fire allegedly at the Ryazan oil refinery. Regional governor Pavel Malkov stated that falling drone debris sparked a fire at an unspecified enterprise. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.

According to Astra, the Ryazan oil refining company, hit again last night, had already been attacked twice earlier this year.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, noted that the refinery has an annual processing capacity of 17.1 million tons of oil, making it one of Russia’s five largest refineries. It produces gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene, fuel oil, and petrochemicals.

"Aviation fuel plays a key role, as it is crucial for Russia's frontline and long-range strategic aviation, which conducts strikes on Ukraine," Kovalenko added.

Attack on Tula region oil depot

Additionally, the General Staff reported that on February 23, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck an oil depot in Russia’s Tula region, igniting a fire at the FDKU March 8 plant.

"Operations targeting strategic facilities that support Russia’s war against Ukraine will continue," the military emphasized.