Rosneft refinery in Syzran hit by drone attack, no casualties
The refinery in Syzran, owned by Rosneft, was subjected to a drone attack. The incident occurred on the night of 18th February. Emergency services are on-site, and the threat of drone attacks in the Samara region persists.
During the night of 18th February, the refinery in Syzran, owned by Rosneft, was targeted by drones. This information was provided by the governor of the Samara region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev.
Operational and emergency services are currently attending to the situation at the site. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, according to "Kommersant".
The refinery in Syzran has a processing capacity of approximately 8.9 million tonnes of oil per year. It produces a wide range of petroleum products, including motor fuels, aviation kerosene, and bitumen.
The plant employs over 2,200 people. Following the attack, around 10:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time, a drone attack threat was declared in the Samara region.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a warning about the ongoing threat of drone attacks. Residents of the region are urged to remain alert. The situation is being closely monitored, and services remain prepared to respond if necessary.
