A large-scale Ukrainian drone and combined air strike hit the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia, resulting in fires and civilian casualties.
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Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the strike on Ryazan oil refinery, noting multiple hits and giant fires.
The attack killed four and injured at least 28 Russian civilians.
Ukrainian General Staff reported strikes on the refinery and a small missile boat and minesweeper at the naval base.
A large-scale drone attack overnight on Friday ignited a major fire at the Ryazan Oil Refinery.
The attack also damaged two high-rise buildings in Ryazan and caused black rain to fall.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:30.939Z
Source story: day-1541a-2026-05-16