Ukraine Drone Strike Burns Russia’s Biggest Oil Refinery, Multiple Tanks Destroyed

A major escalation has been reported in Russia’s Perm region, where Ukrainian long-range drones allegedly targeted key oil infrastructure in a renewed wave of strikes. According to multiple reports, one of Russia’s major refineries, the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez facility, was hit during the attack, triggering large fires and significant damage to critical processing and storage units. The strikes are said to be part of Ukraine’s ongoing campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, aimed at disrupting fuel production and supply chains far from the frontline. Satellite imagery and open-source assessments suggest multiple oil storage tanks and refinery components were affected, with thick smoke and fire visible across the site. Russian authorities confirmed industrial facilities were targeted and fires broke out, while emergency services responded to contain the damage. The full extent of destruction is still being assessed as investigations continue. This marks another phase in the expanding energy war, where deep-strike drone operations are increasingly shaping the conflict’s economic and strategic impact.