A large-scale drone attack on May 15, 2026, struck a major oil refinery in Ryazan and military sites in Yeysk and Taganrog, resulting in three deaths and twelve injuries in Ryazan.
Key points
- The Ryazan oil refinery, owned by Rosneft, sustained significant damage, causing a large fire and reports of oil product leakage.
- Debris from a downed drone struck a residential apartment building in Ryazan, leading to multiple casualties and property damage.
- Explosions were reported near a military airfield in Yeysk, which houses the 859th Center for Naval Aviation Combat Training.
- Local witnesses in Ryazan reported a series of 8 to 10 explosions during the early morning hours.
Why it matters
The strikes represent a continued effort to degrade Russia's energy export capabilities and military infrastructure, directly impacting both industrial capacity and civilian areas.
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