Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil refinery far inside Russia and caused a fire. This is part of a pattern of multiple drone strikes in a short time. The conflict involves Ukraine striking targets deep in Russian territory.
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National story. 15 articles from 15 sources. Updated Aug 14, 2026.
Part of The Russia-Ukraine war: the invasion, the front line and the long-range strikes
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4 sourcesUkrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
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Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire
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