UAV strike on Volgograd: major fire breaks out at oil refinery

Large-scale fire at industrial facility

On the night preceding 13 November, the territory of Volgograd and Volgograd Oblast suffered an intense strike using unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result, a serious fire broke out at the site of a local oil processing enterprise.

The incident is reported by open sources and OSINT communities. In video recordings published by witnesses, the sounds of explosions and the active operation of Russian air defence systems are clearly audible. The footage also captures extensive burning in the industrial zone: thick clouds of smoke rise above the facility, with bright flashes and open flames visible.

Timeline of events and official response

According to data as of 00:02 on 13 November Kyiv time, drones continued to remain in the region's airspace. Local residents reported further explosions and prolonged air defence activity.

It is worth noting that, as of the time of publication, there are no official statements regarding the fact of the attack and its consequences in the official Telegram channel of the Governor of Volgograd Oblast, Andrii Bocharov. Russian officials often publish similar reports with a significant delay.