Ukrainian-Made FP-1 Drones Hit Russia's Largest Oil Refinery 2,500 Km From Border

Ukrainian forces have struck Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, more than 2,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, using upgraded FP-1 long-range drones, Ukrainian defense manufacturer Fire Point reported.

According to the company, the attack targeted the Omsk Oil Refinery, operated by Gazprom Neft, which has an annual processing capacity of 22.23 million tons of crude oil.

Fire Point reported a successful hit on the facility, followed by a fire.

Russian independent outlet Astra also reported a fire at the refinery, citing its own OSINT analysis.

According to Astra, residents of Omsk reported explosions after authorities issued a drone threat warning across the region. An OSINT analyst subsequently examined an eyewitness photograph and identified black smoke rising from the refinery.

Omsk region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko acknowledged the incident, stating that one drone had reached the city's northern industrial hub. He did not specify whether the refinery had been damaged.

The Omsk Oil Refinery is one of Russia’s largest oil processing facilities and a major asset of Gazprom Neft. According to some estimates cited by Astra, the plant accounts for approximately 10% of Russia’s total oil refining.

On October 8, Astra reported a suspected fire near the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan, approximately 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The incident was later confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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