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Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Omsk

A long-range Ukrainian strike hit the Omsk refinery deep within Russian territory on Saturday, triggering a massive blaze at the nation’s largest oil processing facility. Located 2,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the attack marks a significant extension of Kyiv's reach against critical energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Omsk

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the operation, noting that the scale of the destruction remains under assessment. While the facility is a cornerstone of Russia’s fuel production, its extreme distance from the front lines has historically placed it outside the typical operational envelope for standard short-range weaponry.

Local officials are currently evaluating the structural damage caused by the fire. The strike signals an escalation in the ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian logistical and economic capabilities far from the combat zone, specifically targeting the heart of the country's refining capacity.

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