US EditionUkraine Claims Strike at Rosneft’s Saratov Refinery in Russia
The Ukrainian drone strike caused fire damage to key refinery units supplying Russian military fuel, marking the seventh attack on this facility in 2025, analysts said.
- On November 3, 2025, Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Russia's Saratov region with drones overnight, with residents hearing blasts and Telegram channels Supernova+ and Exilenova+ reporting smoke and air-defense activity at Rosneft Saratov oil refinery.
- Following months of intensified strikes, Ukraine's General Staff reports attacks on energy infrastructure aimed at disrupting Russian military fuel supplies and revenue, including recent actions in October 16.
- The Saratov oil refinery, one of Russia's largest industrial fuel facilities, processed around 5.8 million tons in 2024 with no casualties reported, while Saratov airport briefly closed overnight and reopened Monday.
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The Ukrainian army continues its drone attacks on Russian refineries. The aim remains to weaken the Russian economy.
This past morning on Monday, Ukrainian drones hit once again the Saratov refinery in the Volga basin. These facilities, located in the European part of Russia, have been attacked on at least four occasions throughout this fall, with Monday’s being the most recent. The previous attacks were recorded on September 16 and 20 and October 16. The plant belongs to the state company Rosneft and is one of the oldest in the country. It has a refining capa…
Here are videos of explosions from a Russian oil refinery. The images have been shared on social media overnight, and it is reported that Ukraine carried out the attacks.
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