Six explosions, four fires: Ukraine strikes one of Russia's five largest refineries, 700 km from border

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and the Defense Forces have conducted a strike against the Yaroslavl oil refinery, one of Russia’s five largest refining facilities. The plant is situated more than 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, which makes the attack one of the deepest strikes into Russian territory reported recently. The operation produced six explosions and led to four fires breaking out at the refinery.

In a separate component of the same operation, Ukrainian forces targeted two coast guard vessels belonging to the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia. These ships were located in the occupied city of Kerch. The vessels were hit as part of the coordinated action.

The Yaroslavl refinery is among the most significant fuel-production plants in Russia. The distance from the Ukrainian border to this facility exceeds 700 kilometers, according to available data. The strike on the FSB ships took place in Kerch, a city under Russian occupation.

There has been no immediate response from Russian authorities regarding the attacks. The full impact on the refinery’s operations and the condition of the two ships have not been reported. Further details may become available as the situation develops.