In a shocking turn of events, an oil refinery in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan was targeted in a drone attack, as reported by regional authorities. This marks the first known instance of a drone attack in the region since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over two years ago.
The attack took place in the industrial zone of Salavat city, with the incident occurring at approximately 13:00 local time. The attack resulted in smoke emanating from one of the installations of Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, causing concern among residents in the area.
Despite the attack, Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov assured the public that the refinery is operating as per usual. Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat is known as Russia’s 10th-largest refinery, boasting a substantial capacity of 10 million metric tons of oil per year.
The motives behind the drone attack remain unclear, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident. While the refinery continues its operations, the attack serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by critical infrastructure facilities in the region.
As tensions remain high in the region, the drone attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in safeguarding key infrastructure assets. With investigations underway, residents and authorities alike are on high alert as they seek to prevent any further incidents from occurring in the future. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story.
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