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Drones Hit Russia’s Saratov Region, Home to Key Oil Refinery
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Drones attacked Russia’s Saratov region, which plays a key role in the country’s gas transportation system.
This was reported on March 13 by Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.
“The region is also home to the Saratov Oil Refinery, which has a processing capacity of approximately 7 million tons of crude oil per year,” Kovalenko wrote. “It produces aviation fuel, diesel, and lubricants essential for military equipment.”
According to the regional governor, Roman Busargin, the drone attack damaged non-residential facilities in the Petrovsky district.
RBC reported that Russian media suggest the Gazova electrical substation was likely targeted in the attack.
The aftermath of the attack is yet to be determined.
On March 10, Ukrainian drones targeted the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region.
