Ryazan Governor Acknowledges Refinery Fire Following Drone Strike

A fire at an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast has been officially confirmed, resulting from a drone attack. This information was provided by the region's governor.

Confirmation from Russian authorities

Ukrainian social media channels had previously reported a possible strike on an industrial facility in Ryazan. Subsequently, the oblast governor officially acknowledged the UAV strike and the outbreak of fire on the enterprise's territory.

Context of strikes on energy infrastructure

This incident occurs against the backdrop of resumed attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian oil refineries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously informed that, following a three-day pause which, according to him, was observed at the request of the US, strikes on refineries have resumed.