After drone strikes: an oil refinery caught fire in Saratov, Russia
31 May 06:12
On the night of May 31, the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia was attacked by strike drones, resulting in a massive fire breaking out on the refinery grounds. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing “Ukrainska Pravda. “
Explosions were heard in the city around 3 a.m. Local residents shared photos and videos showing several fire outbreaks and a thick column of smoke rising above the plant. According to preliminary reports, the isomerization unit was hit.
Local authorities have not yet commented on the consequences of the attack. Roman Busargin, governor of the Saratov region, only mentioned the threat of UAVs in the region.
The Saratov Oil Refinery is part of the Rosneft oil company and is one of the oldest oil refineries in the Volga region, supplying fuel to Russian occupation forces.
There are also reports of damage to an oil depot in the town of Matveev Kurgan in the Rostov region.
