A motorist encounters a trail of black smoke stemming from the burning Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region, after Ukraine struck the oil facility
Novokuybyshevsk, RussiaOn 30 October 2026, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery located in the Samara region of Russia. Multiple sources, including UkraineWarVideoReport, indicate that the facility was hit by Ukrainian drones, resulting in a significant fire and a trail of black smoke visible from a distance.
The first report at 18:54 UTC noted a motorist encountering the smoke emanating from the burning refinery, while subsequent reports at 19:03 UTC and 19:11 UTC confirmed the ongoing blaze and the visibility of the smoke from afar. The situation remains fluid, and further details about the extent of the damage or any potential casualties have not been disclosed.
Compiled by AI from 3 reports WarRadar collected about this event (UkraineWarVideoReport). It may contain unverified claims.
- Time
- 30 Oct 2026, 18:54 UTC
- Source
- r/UkraineWarVideoReport
- THREAT
- HIGH
- Verification
- Unverified
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