Ukraine sets Russian refinery ablaze in fresh drone attack

Ukraine's drone attacks struck Russia's Volga region on Sunday, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, including a child, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev. The strikes hit residential buildings and an industrial facility, which the independent Russian news outlet Astra identified as the Syzran oil refinery, citing social media footage showing large fires.

The Russian military reported intercepting 349 Ukrainian drones overnight, a significant number reflecting a recent escalation in attacks. The Syzran refinery has been a repeated target, with a previous strike in late May forcing it to suspend operations. This refinery, owned by state-controlled Rosneft, is a key producer of petrol, diesel, and kerosene.

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A man was killed and three other people, including a child, were injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Volga region of Samara, regional Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said on Sunday.

These repeated strikes on oil refining infrastructure have disrupted Russia's production, contributing to a national fuel shortage. Motorists are facing rationing and long queues at petrol stations. Ukraine's campaign aims to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the full-scale invasion, which began over four years ago. Moscow, however, insists that any peace agreement must include the transfer of Ukrainian territory.

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The Russian military said Sunday morning it shot down 349 Ukrainian drones overnight, a scale of attack comparable to those seen in recent days.