Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day.&nbsp;

Images from the scene indicated the drone hit the primary refining unit, CDU-7, at the Taneco refinery. The unit is apparently responsible for around half of the plant's total annual production capacity.&nbsp;

A Kyiv intelligence source told the news agency Reuters that the attack on Tatarstan hit a facility where Russia produces Shahed drones, which are frequently used in assaults on Ukrainian territory. Ukraine's military spy agency claimed earlier that "significant damage" had been caused to a military target.&nbsp;

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A Reuters report cited Russian officials as saying that its jamming devices locked onto a Ukrainian drone near Tatneft's Taneco refinery, which has an annual production capacity of more than 17 million tonnes (340,000 barrels per day).&nbsp;

The state RIA news agency said that a fire broke out at the refinery that was extinguished within 20 minutes. It added that the production had not been disrupted. So far, there are no reports of casualties.&nbsp;

"A drone attack was carried out on one of the enterprises in Nizhnekamsk. There are no casualties or serious damage. The technological process of the enterprise has not been disrupted," Ramil Mullin, the mayor of Nizhnekamsk, said.&nbsp;

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In recent times, Ukraine has started to target the oil refineries of Russia, which is the world's second-largest oil exporter. Such attacks have the potential to impact Moscow's highly lucrative trade in refined products.&nbsp;

The United States also raised concerns over such attacks on Russian refineries as it may lead to the potential for escalation with Russia in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos&nbsp; 
 
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Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day.

Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day. Images from the scene indicated the drone hit the primary refining unit, CDU-7, at the Taneco refinery. The unit is apparently responsible for around half of the plant's total annual production capacity. A Kyiv intelligence source told the news agency Reuters that the attack on Tatarstan hit a facility where Russia produces Shahed drones, which are frequently used in assaults on Ukrainian territory. Ukraine's military spy agency claimed earlier that "significant damage" had been caused to a military target. Also read: Russia stepping up 'persecution of last independent journalists and media,' alleges Reporters Without Borders A Reuters report cited Russian officials as saying that its jamming devices locked onto a Ukrainian drone near Tatneft's Taneco refinery, which has an annual production capacity of more than 17 million tonnes (340,000 barrels per day). The state RIA news agency said that a fire broke out at the refinery that was extinguished within 20 minutes. It added that the production had not been disrupted. So far, there are no reports of casualties. "A drone attack was carried out on one of the enterprises in Nizhnekamsk. There are no casualties or serious damage. The technological process of the enterprise has not been disrupted," Ramil Mullin, the mayor of Nizhnekamsk, said. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. /1. Tonight, Ukrainian kamikaze drones of a new model attacked the Shahed 136 production plant in Russia, as well as the Nizhnekamsk oil refinery. Both are located more than 1100km from the frontline. pic.twitter.com/NHVmekrt93 — Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) April 2, 2024 × Also read: Russia's secret intelligence unit responsible for spreading 'Havana Syndrome' in US, Canada: Report In recent times, Ukraine has started to target the oil refineries of Russia, which is the world's second-largest oil exporter. Such attacks have the potential to impact Moscow's highly lucrative trade in refined products. The United States also raised concerns over such attacks on Russian refineries as it may lead to the potential for escalation with Russia in the ongoing war. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s third biggest oil refinery 800 miles from front lines