Ukraine Hits Key Russian Oil Facility Producing Urals Crude, Sparks Major Fire – Source

Ukraine’s Security Service struck a Russian oil hub that produces Urals crude, damaging tanks and potentially disrupting exports, a source within the service reports. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied A satellite image provided by a source in the Security Service of Ukraine shows the Samara oil facility in Russia’s Samara region, targeted in the reported strike. (Photo courtesy of source in SBU / Security Service of Ukraine) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Ukraine’s forces struck a key Russian oil facility involved in forming the country’s main export blend, according to a Kyiv Post source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in what appears to be part of a broader effort to disrupt Moscow’s energy revenues. Drones operated by the SBU Alpha special operations unit caused a large fire overnight at the Samara linear production and dispatch station in Russia’s Samara region, the source said. The facility blends different types of crude oil to produce Urals, Russia’s primary export grade. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Preliminary information indicates that five oil storage tanks, each with a capacity of about 20,000 cubic meters, were damaged in the strike, the source added. The Samara station is a critical node in Russia’s oil logistics system, handling flows from multiple fields and preparing them for export markets. A source familiar with the operation said targeting such infrastructure directly affects Russia’s ability to maintain export volumes. “Strikes on these key hubs reduce Russia’s capacity to form export oil batches and meet contractual obligations,” the source said. “It disrupts the balance of raw materials, increases logistics and storage costs, and creates risks of supply interruptions.” The source added that the impact could translate into reduced revenues for Moscow, limiting funds available for its war against Ukraine. Other Topics of Interest Defense Adviser Shows Home Destroyed in Russian Drone Strike A Ukrainian defense adviser said he lost his home and possessions after a Russian drone hit his residence during an overnight attack. The governor of the Samara region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, did not name the affected enterprise, but confirmed that there was an attempt to attack an “industrial enterprise.” “The Armed Forces of Ukraine made another attempt to attack an industrial enterprise in the Samara region. According to preliminary data, there are no dead or injured,” Fedorishchev wrote. The governor added that emergency services are working at the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) crash sites and urged local residents not to approach drone wreckage if discovered. Kateryna investigates today's most important topics, from geopolitical challenges and defense strategies to stories that change the course of events. She explores the secrets of Ukraine's intelligence services and shows the hidden side of global events. Her passion is uncovering secrets that change history. Born and lives in Kyiv.