Posted on 09/16/2025 1:06:16 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
Ukrainian forces launched an overnight strike on Sept. 16 targeting the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia, causing explosions and a major fire, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported.
The refinery, operated by Rosneft, produces more than 20 petroleum products—including gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and bitumen—and processed 4.8 million metric tons in 2023. Ukrainian authorities said the facility supports the Russian military, making it a strategic target, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
The strike was reportedly carried out in coordination between Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces and other military branches. Officials are still assessing the full extent of the damage.
Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin said emergency services were on high alert due to a potential drone attack. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 18 over Saratov Oblast, though these reports could not be independently verified.
The refinery lies roughly 150 kilometers from Kazakhstan’s border and nearly 600 kilometers east of Ukraine’s front line. It has been targeted previously, including an Aug. 10 strike that reportedly forced operations to halt.
The latest attack adds to Russia’s growing gasoline shortage, which has been worsened by Ukrainian strikes on the country’s oil infrastructure.
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No, Russia is not going to use nukes.... That would make the land of Ukraine worthless. Russia wants the rare metals and the land to grow food.
It’s a shame how Russian Bots like you are not aware of what is going on in Ukraine. Where do you think all the wheat and sunflowers come from? It is not east of Dnieper River. Russia has seen to it. No water and Russia has damaged many buildings. Just the rare minerals in the east, underground.
You're typical, ignorant Zeeptard.
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