Part of the storyline: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries in 2026

Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Yaroslavl

Earliest collected report:The Kyiv Independent
28 August at 10:45

Last update 28 August at 12:00
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On the night of 28 August 2026, Ukrainian drones targeted the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, igniting a fire. This marks the eighth attack on the facility in 2026, following previous assaults in May and July.

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The Kyiv IndependentReaders and grants
- first item 28 August at 10:45
- earliest
- national desk
Ukrainian drones target Moscow, one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, sparking fire, media reports
Kyiv PostMedia business
- first item 28 August at 12:00
- in the wave, 1 h later
- national desk
Ukrainian Drones Set Major Russian Refinery Ablaze for Eighth Time This Year

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The Kyiv Independent
- earliest collected report
- 28 August at 10:45
Ukrainian drones target Moscow, one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, sparking fire, media reports
1. Kyiv Post
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 1 h later
  Ukrainian Drones Set Major Russian Refinery Ablaze for Eighth Time This Year

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