Drones attack Lukoil refinery in Russia

A drone attack struck an industrial facility in the Kstovo district of Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, according to regional governor Gleb Nikitin's social media post.

Nikitin stated that preliminary information indicated more than 100 drones were destroyed overnight, with no casualties reported. The facility, located in the Kstovo district, sustained significant damage.

Telegram channels reported that the attack targeted the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery. Local residents observed explosions in the area.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its air defense systems shot down 235 drones overnight, though it did not specify the exact number involved in the attack.

The Lukoil refinery had already been targeted by drones in April, May, and August of this year, according to the source report.

The refinery is a key facility for Russia, supplying fuel to the armed forces and the Moscow region, which accounts for nearly 30% of the country's total gasoline consumption.