In the city of Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the oil refinery “Bashnafta-Novoil” was attacked on the night of September 12. The operation was carried out by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, using kamikaze drones.
This is reported by Finway
Massive Fire Following Explosions
According to sources in the intelligence agency, several powerful explosions were heard on the premises of the facility after the drones struck. These explosions caused a large fire that engulfed one of the key sections of the refinery. In particular, the vacuum column for primary oil processing—an important technological component of the oil refining process—was significantly damaged.
Safety Measures in the Region
Local residents actively discussed the events on social media, confirming that drones flew over the city, followed by explosions and a fire at the refinery. The authorities of the republic declared a “drone threat” regime. To ensure safety, the Ufa airport temporarily suspended operations, and mobile internet was disabled in the city.
“According to preliminary data, as a result of the explosions, significant damage was inflicted, particularly on the vacuum column for primary oil processing.”
The incident is yet another example of the use of modern drone technology in military operations, which significantly impacts the critical infrastructure of the Russian Federation.