Ukrainian forces likely conducted strikes targeting the Orsk Oil Refinery in Orenburg Oblast, roughly 1,300 kilometers from the international border.
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Ukrainian forces likely conducted strikes targeting the Orsk Oil Refinery in Orenburg Oblast.
The Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Orsk was hit by Ukrainian drones.
No fires broke out at the Orsk facility following the attack.
Orenburg Oblast Governor Yevgeny Solntsev claimed drones attempted to attack several industrial facilities in the Oblast.
The Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Orsk was attacked, likely by drones, as evidenced by ASTRA OSINT analysis of eyewitness footage.
Orsk mayor Artem Vorobyov confirmed the attack and urged residents to stay indoors; temporary flight restrictions were introduced at Orsk Airport.
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