Several drones attacked Russian targets overnight (Image: TELEGRAM)
Several explosions were reported in overnight as a result of a massive drone attack, with extraordinary images showing the night sky being lit up by fierce flames.
Astonishing footage circulating online shows huge blazes enveloping the Ryazan Oil Refining Company as well as the nearby Novo-Ryazan Thermal Power Plant.
Regional Governor Pavel Malkov confirmed a drone attack had targeted the region in the early hours of Friday, and added that a private home in Ryazan caught fire due to an air strike.
The fire, he said, has already been extinguished, and there are no casualties.
One more video from Ryazan oil refinery appeared in local Telegram channels.As the explosion sounds, one Russian excitedly asks the other one: “Did you manage to film it?”And he did manage.
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The governor added drones were destroyed over the region, confirming an attack had taken place.
Elsewhere, a large explosion was also reported near Engels-2 air base in Saratov Oblast, and a fire was reportedly burning at Kremniy El military microelectronics plant in Bryansk.
In Kursk, Mayor Kutsak reported power outages due to a drone attack on the city.
Spectacular footage was shared via X by Anton Geraschenko, a former adviser to ‘s Interior Ministry.
He commented: “One more video from Ryazan oil refinery appeared in local Telegram channels.
“As the explosion sounds, one Russian excitedly asks the other one: “Did you manage to film it?”
“And he did manage.”
rarely acknowledges attacks carried out outside of its internationally recognised borders.
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However, ‘s forces have increasingly focused on targeting Russian energy facilities in recent months as part of a strategy to weaken Moscow’s war effort and disrupt its economic stability.
By striking key infrastructure such as oil refineries, fuel depots, and power stations, aims to impair ’s ability to supply and sustain its military operations while also causing domestic strain within .
Such attacks, often carried out using drones or long-range precision strikes, are designed to create logistical bottlenecks and increase the financial burden on the Kremlin.
This tactic also serves to demonstrate ‘s capacity to reach deep into Russian territory, undermining Russian confidence and signalling the high cost of continuing the war.
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