Ukraine Targets Major Russian Oil Refinery in Drone Strike

The Taneco refinery in Tatarstan, a key fuel supplier for Russia's military, was reportedly hit in a strike over 600 miles from the front lines.

Ukraine claims its drones struck the Taneco oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, marking the second attack on the facility within a year.
The refinery, one of Russia's largest and most modern, processes over 16 million tons of oil annually and is critical to fueling the Russian military.
Footage circulating online appears to show flames and smoke at the site, though Russian authorities deny a fire occurred, attributing the glow to standard operational flares.
The attack prompted evacuations at the refinery and grounded flights at nearby airports, with no casualties reported so far.
Ukrainian officials emphasize that targeting oil infrastructure disrupts Russia's ability to sustain its military operations in the ongoing war.