An incident occurred at the oil refinery in Saratov region, rf. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the night of September 16, 2025, Ukrainian special forces, in coordination with other branches, launched an attack on the facility. Numerous explosions and fires were reported. Details are currently being verified.
The Saratov refinery specializes in producing a variety of oil products, including gasoline, diesel, and heavy fuel oil. In 2023, its processing volume reached 4.8 million tons. The facility serves the needs of the rf armed forces.
Ukrainian defense forces are consistently conducting operations aimed at undermining the military-economic capabilities of the Russian Federation, particularly in terms of supplying military resources.