Ukraine hits Russian refinery 2,500 km from border in one of its deepest attacks

Ukraine has struck a major oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, a target located almost 2,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, marking one of the most distant attacks since the full-scale invasion began. Ukrainian armed forces reported that drones hit the facility, igniting a fire within the plant.

Described as the last of Russia's 11 largest gasoline producers to be targeted, the Omsk refinery is a significant industrial complex specializing in a wide range of fuels, lubricants, and petrochemical products. Russian authorities confirmed that several drones reached the "industrial center in the northern part of Omsk," a city situated near the border with Kazakhstan. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.

This strike is part of a sustained Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, which is crucial for funding the Kremlin's war efforts. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have also damaged facilities in Vysotsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea, and disrupted power supplies in occupied Crimea. These assaults have reportedly led to significant fuel shortages across many Russian regions, intensifying Russia's economic challenges amid ongoing conflict.