Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast on the night of August 7 to 8, causing a fire confirmed by geolocated imagery.
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Ukrainian forces also struck the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast on August 8.
A strike and subsequent fire were also recorded at the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast.
Syzran Oil Refinery is on fire following a drone attack.
The General Staff reported a fire at the Syrzan Oil Refinery after it sustained a direct hit from Ukrainian drones.
Local residents reported hearing at least ten explosions between 3:50 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. local time, followed by a thick column of black smoke.
Samara region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev acknowledged a drone attack on an industrial enterprise in the region.
At least three impacts were recorded on the Syzran oil refinery, causing a fire on the territory.
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