Attack drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, causing a major fire and explosions. The facility, part of Rosneft, was targeted around 05:00 on July 12.

Attack drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast on the morning of 12 July, sparking a major fire at the facility.

By about 05:00, residents of Syzran reported hearing a series of explosions and footage showed a large fire at the refinery.

The Syzran oil refinery is part of Rosneft and produces fuel for Russian forces.

A fire has broken out at the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara region following a drone attack.

The Syzran Oil Refinery in the Samara region is on fire following a Ukrainian attack.

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a major Russian oil refinery in the city of Syzran in Samara Oblast overnight on July 12, according to Russian Telegram media channels.

Photos and videos posted to social media by local residents purport to show large flames and thick black smoke rising from the Szyran Oil Refinery.

Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Russian Samara region and an oil tanker in the Don-Azov Canal early Sunday morning.

Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast on the night of July 12, damaging one of Russia's largest refineries.

The attack also hit 14 vessels, including 10 tankers and 4 ferries.