Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil refinery on fire, cuts power to part of Russian city
Ukraine struck Russia’s Yaroslavl region with drones overnight on September 17, regional Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said, adding that 65 of the drones were shot down.
On September 17, Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Yaroslavl region, targeting the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery, according to regional Governor Mikhail Yevrayev. Yevrayev reported that 65 drones were intercepted and shot down. The attack caused significant damage to the refinery, with windows blown out and cars damaged.
No injuries were reported. The Slavneft-YANOS refinery has been a frequent target of Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian drones also struck Rostov-on-Don overnight on Thursday, damaging a transformer substation and leaving four districts of the city without power, reported Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar. He confirmed there were no deaths or injuries.
Independent Telegram channel Astra documented a fire at the Rostov-on-Don Central military airfield, which houses helicopters and airplanes, based on witness-provided photos and videos containing profanity. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 641 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and destroyed over Russian territory during the same period.
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