Drones operated by the Special Operations Centre Alpha struck the Perm linear production and dispatch station in the Russian city of Perm, causing explosions and a fire at the facility. The attack resulted in the release of pressure in the system and affected the nearby Lukoil Perm Oil Refinery.
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Drones operated by the Special Operations Centre Alpha struck the Perm linear production and dispatch station, causing explosions and fire.
Governor Dmitry Makhonin confirmed a drone strike hit an industrial facility and that several other UAVs were shot down.
Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in Perm Krai and several drones were shot down with no casualties.
Eyewitnesses reported a drone striking the roof of a residential building, contradicting official casualty reports or indicating multiple impacts.
A May 7 strike stopped all production at a Russian oil refinery in Perm.
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Perm, Russia, using long-range drones.
Ukrainian long-range missiles struck the LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsinthiz oil refinery in Perm, causing damage to the facility and nearby infrastructure.
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Source story: 8033565