Ukrainian Security Agency’s Record-Setting UAV Attack on Russian Oil Refinery Facility Escalates Tensions

The Ukrainian Security Agency recently carried out an unprecedented UAV attack on an oil refinery facility in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan, marking the furthest attack since the start of the war. According to a Ukrainian defense source, the attack was conducted by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) using UAVs that flew approximately 1,500 km to reach the target.

This attack resulted in smoke rising from the oil refinery facility in Salavat, Bashkortostan. The leader of Bashkortostan, Radiy Khabirov, confirmed the attack, stating that a pumping station belonging to Gazprom was damaged but still operational. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that there were no fires or casualties as a result of the attack.

This latest raid comes amidst a series of long-range raids between Russia and Ukraine. In response to these attacks, Russia conducted attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Both countries have engaged in these retaliatory attacks, escalating tensions between them. Ukrainian officials recently announced similar raids on oil facilities in southern Russia, indicating that this is not an isolated incident. It remains to be seen what impact this latest attack will have on both countries and their ongoing conflict.