Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Yaroslavl - The Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent
March 28, 2026
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Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl.

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Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, a Russian city located roughly 160 miles northeast of Moscow. The attack, if confirmed, represents an extension of Ukraine's campaign to target Russian energy infrastructure and reduce Moscow's capacity to fuel its military operations. Yarославль's refinery is a significant production facility for Russian oil products, making it a strategically valuable target in Ukraine's broader effort to degrade Russia's war-making capabilities. Such strikes deep inside Russian territory have become increasingly common as Ukrainian forces seek to impose costs on the Russian economy and military logistics. The attack underscores the expanding range and capability of Ukrainian drone operations during the ongoing conflict.

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