Russian refinery supplying jet fuel for Moscow's warplanes hit by fire again
The Syzran refinery, which supplies two Russian military districts, has reportedly been set on fire once again by Ukraine. Meanwhile, Wildberries confirmed a fire at its Krasny Bor complex, the third such incident in Leningrad Oblast in under two weeks.
The Syzran oil refinery, which produces jet fuel for Russian military aircraft, has once again been hit by fire, according to Euromaidan Press. The outlet reports that Ukraine has repeatedly set the facility ablaze despite its location more than 800 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. The refinery supplies airfields and units belonging to two Russian military districts, making it an important part of Moscow's military logistics.
In a separate incident, Russian e-commerce company Wildberries confirmed that a fire broke out at its Krasny Bor complex in Leningrad Oblast. The company said this was the third of its facilities in the region to be affected within less than two weeks. No further details about the cause or extent of the fire were given in the publication.
The two events point to continuing disruption of Russian infrastructure far from the front lines. Syzran is deep inside Russian territory, yet it has become a recurring target. The Wildberries fires, meanwhile, have affected logistics hubs near Russia's second-largest city. While the Euromaidan Press report ties the Syzran fires to Ukrainian actions, it does not say who is responsible for the Leningrad Oblast incidents.
The repeated fires at the refinery raise questions about the safety of fuel supplies for Russia's warplanes. Because the facility supports two military districts, any disruption could have an impact on air operations. The distance of more than 800 kilometres has not prevented the attacks, according to the report. The situation remains developing, and no official statement from Russian authorities is mentioned in the article.
