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Back|Ukraine War: Drones attack refinery deep in Siberia
Ukraine War: Drones attack refinery deep in Siberia
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Spiegel Ausland·1 hour ago·Defense·2 min read·🇩🇪Germany·

Ukraine War: Drones attack refinery deep in Siberia

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  • Ukrainian drones attacked the refinery in Omsk and the plant in Salavat, with fires reported, according to the Omsk governor and the Fire Point company.
  • The drones are said to have flown over 2,500 kilometers.
  • At the same time, police in Kramatorsk reported at least 33 deaths in a Russian bomb attack on a bus stop.

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Why It Matters

Since February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian invasion and is increasingly using drones to attack targets beyond its own borders.

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Defense against Russia's war of aggression Ukraine uses drones to attack refinery deep in Siberia

Ukrainian drones are said to have flown more than 2,500 kilometers to Siberia to target Russia's largest refinery. Now there are reports of fires.

October 8, 2026, 6:05 p.m

What to Watch

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  • Russia will strengthen its air defenses in Siberia to deter further drone attacks.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • Ukraine will continue its drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

    Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • ?What exactly is the damage to the refineries in Omsk and Salavat?
  • ?What long-term impact will these attacks have on Russian oil supplies?
  • ?How will Russia respond to these attacks in Siberia?

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This article was originally published by Spiegel Ausland.

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  • Ukrainian drones attacked the refinery in Omsk and the plant in Salavat, with fires reported, according to the Omsk governor and the Fire Point company.
  • The drones are said to have flown over 2,500 kilometers.
  • At the same time, police in Kramatorsk reported at least 33 deaths in a Russian bomb attack on a bus stop.

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