DiasporaPublished: 14 July 2026 at 08:36

Ukraine attacks oil refinery in Bashkortostan

Ukrainian drones attacked the Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan overnight on Tuesday, about 1,400 kilometers from the front line.

Overnight on Tuesday, Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike on the Salavat oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region. The refinery is located approximately 1,400 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine. The attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian energy infrastructure. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

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