Ukraine confirms attack on major refinery in Bashkortostan
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining and petrochemical complex in the Russian city of Salavat, in the Republic of Bashkortostan, overnight into Aug. 13, Ukraine's General Staff confirmed on Telegram.
Ukraine's Defense Forces conducted an attack on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining and petrochemical complex in Salavat, Bashkortostan, on August 13, according to the General Staff's confirmation on Telegram. A fire subsequently erupted at the site following the strike. Situated around 1,300 kilometers (810 miles) from Ukraine's border, the complex is identified as one of Russia's largest oil refining and petrochemical enterprises.
It possesses the capacity to process up to 10 million tons of hydrocarbon feedstock annually, generating products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, bitumen, polyethylene, and other related goods. The General Staff emphasized that the facility serves Russia's military operations. The refinery has been the target of drone strikes multiple times before.
Prior to this incident, a significant attack on July 14, 2026, resulted in a fire, causing the halting of oil processing.
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