Ukrainian drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod region overnight, sparking a fire at the plant
Kstovo, RussiaOn November 1, 2026, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, causing a fire at the facility. WarTranslated notes that the attack occurred overnight, leading to a series of explosions in the area.
According to OSINTdefender, over 100 drones were involved in the assault, although regional authorities have not reported any casualties. WarArchive corroborates the scale of the attack, describing it as a massive drone strike on one of Russia's largest oil refineries. WarMonitor adds that the industrial facility sustained significant damage as a result of the incident.
Compiled by AI from 5 reports WarRadar collected about this event (IntelSlava, OSINTdefender, WarArchive, WarMonitor, WarTranslated). It may contain unverified claims.
- Time
- 1 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC
- Source
- TG/WarTranslated
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- HIGH
- Verification
- Unverified
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