Drone attacks in Russia: strikes on refineries and petrochemicals cause fires in three regions
29 October 2025 09:51
On the night of October 29, Ukrainian attack drones carried out a large-scale attack on the fuel and energy sector of the Russian Federation. According to local residents and Russian telegram channels, numerous explosions and fires were reported at oil refineries and petrochemical plants in several regions, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Strategic facilities hit
Budennovsk, Stavropol Territory
The Stavrolen petrochemical plant was hit.
This is one of the largest enterprises in Russia that produces polyethylene and other petrochemical products.
Russian sources report a fire and the suspension of some production lines.
The head of the region confirmed the strikes on the city, adding that “the attack did not cause significant damage.”
Republic of Mari El
Local residents report powerful explosions at night.
Photos released show a fire display – probably a hit on an infrastructure facility or fuel depot.
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Ulyanovsk region
In the village of Novospasskoye, the NS-Oil oil refinery was hit by an attack.
After the strike, a large-scale fire broke out at the enterprise.
Why these strikes are important
Oil refineries and petrochemical plants are key to the Russian military machine: they provide fuel and chemical components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
The destruction of such facilities
- reduces the ability of the Russian Federation to supply the army with fuel;
- creates economic losses and pressure on the domestic market;.
- gradually disables the infrastructure that Russia cannot quickly restore due to sanctions.
Russia’s reaction
Russian officials have traditionally claimed that “most of the drones were shot down,” but numerous videos from the scene confirm actual hits.
Russian channels report on the work of emergency services and the evacuation of employees.
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