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world5 days ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Strike Bashkortostan Refinery, Injuring One

Ukrainian drones attacked Bashkortostan, hitting an oil refinery in Ufa and a residential building; air defenses intercepted four of six drones, the refinery unit under maintenance was struck causing a fire and minor damage, and a drone crashed into a residential building, injuring one person. Bashkortostan, a major oil-processing region, has faced repeated Ukrainian strikes, as Russia reports intercepting 453 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea overnight.

via The Moscow Times|

#bashkortostan #drones #oil-refinery

world12 days ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Hub and Bashkir Refinery, Two Injured

Ukrainian drones attacked a Wildberries logistics hub in Salavat and damaged the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan; 16 drones were shot down over Salavat and five over the Chishminsky district, with two people injured and staff evacuated as the refinery halted. Russia said air defences intercepted 362 drones across 18 regions and Crimea, prompting temporary flight suspensions at several regional airports.

via The Moscow Times|

#bashkortostan #drones #gazprom-neftekhim-salavat-refinery

world23 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine strikes deep into Russia and Crimea endures blackout-driven relief efforts

Ukraine says drones hit three Bashkortostan oil refineries and a sanctioned ship sank; Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost off-site power for about two hours; Crimea faced power cuts prompting field kitchens feeding residents; Kyiv and other cities suffered casualties in a recent missile and drone barrage, with Zelensky urging more Patriot missile interceptors.

via The Guardian|

#bashkortostan #crimea #russia

war-in-ukraine24 days ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Drones Strike Bashkortostan Refineries 1,600 KM From Frontline

Ukraine’s SBU says long‑range drones hit three Bashneft refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan—about 1,600 km from the border—and Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes. The plants have a combined capacity above 23 million tons of crude annually and supply fuel used by Russia’s military, as Kyiv continues targeting energy infrastructure inside Russia, alongside other reported strikes on radar sites and military facilities.

via UNITED24 Media|

#bashkortostan #drone-strike #oil-refining

world1 month ago•24 min saved

Regional Fuel Crunch Tests Russia's Supply Chain

Russia’s Bashkortostan, home to the country’s largest diesel and gasoline output, is weathering a nationwide fuel crisis as Ukrainian strikes disrupt energy infrastructure; refineries continue operating but supplies are diverted to Moscow, causing rationing in Bashkortostan and higher prices for basic goods and transport, which strains farmers ahead of harvest, though authorities vow to boost fuel quotas for agriculture to keep rural production going.

via The Moscow Times|

#agriculture #bashkortostan #energy-security

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Target Key Infrastructure Inside Russia

Ukraine's military claims to have conducted a drone strike on a key Russian petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan, which supplies the Russian military, causing a fire and potential disruption, though the claim has not been independently verified. The plant has previously been targeted and is involved in producing new chemical products for Russia.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#bashkortostan #drone-strike #petrochemical-plant

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Target Strategic Sites Across Russia

Ukrainian drones attacked an industrial facility in Bashkortostan, Russia, causing an explosion and partial collapse, while also striking a power substation in Kursk, as part of ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia involving drone and missile attacks on energy infrastructure.

via The Moscow Times|

#bashkortostan #drones #energy-infrastructure

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Explosion at Russian Chemicals Plant Kills Three and Injures Several

An explosion at the Avangard chemical factory in Bashkortostan, Russia, resulted in three deaths and five injuries; the factory produces weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine conflict, and the cause of the blast is under investigation. The region has also been targeted by Ukrainian drones attacking energy infrastructure.

via The Moscow Times|

#avangard-factory #bashkortostan #chemical-explosion

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Explosions and Injuries at Russian Industrial Sites in Bashkortostan

An explosion occurred at a military plant in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, Russia, injuring five people, with the cause still unknown. The plant, involved in weapons, ammunition, and chemical production, experienced a blast within the Avangard industrial zone, raising concerns about safety and security.

via Ukrinform|

#bashkortostan #explosion #injuries

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Escalating Protests Rock Remote Russian Region Against Kremlin Crackdown"

Anti-Kremlin protests have erupted in the remote region of Bashkortostan, Russia, following the imprisonment of activist Fail Alsynov. Russian police have arrested 45 people, and clashes between protesters and law enforcement have resulted in injuries. The protests, which have spread to the capital Ufa, are a sign of growing resentment towards the government, exacerbated by the invasion of Ukraine and mobilization of men into the army. These demonstrations pose a challenge to Vladimir Putin's efforts to showcase popular support for the war ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

via Yahoo News|

#bashkortostan #kremlin #politics

politics-protests2 years ago•1 min saved

"Escalating Protests Challenge Kremlin's Authority in Remote Russian Regions"

Anti-Kremlin protests have erupted in the remote region of Bashkortostan, Russia, following the imprisonment of activist Fail Alsynov and plans for mine development by well-connected businessmen. Russian officials have warned of severe punishment for protesters, with clashes between riot police and demonstrators resulting in injuries. The protests, the largest since the Ukraine invasion, reflect growing resentment towards the government, particularly in light of mobilization efforts and central heating breakdowns. These developments pose challenges for Vladimir Putin as he prepares for the upcoming presidential election.

via The Telegraph|

#bashkortostan #kremlin #politics-protests

international-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Protests Escalate in Bashkortostan: Activist's Arrest Sparks Outcry

Open protests and clashes with police have erupted in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, triggered by the sentencing of a nationalist to prison, with demands for his release and the leader's resignation. Some fear this unrest poses a threat to Moscow, while others believe that revolutions in Russia stem from a split in state leadership and a rapid deterioration in socio-economic conditions. However, it is doubted that the unrest will spread, as Russians lack the means and morale to fight, and tend to blame their problems on local figures while still supporting Putin.

via Kyiv Post|

#bashkortostan #international-politics #kremlin

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Jailed Activist Sparks Protests in Putin's Russia"

Protests in Russia's Bashkortostan region have erupted over the imprisonment of activist Fail Alsynov, who advocated for minority rights and the preservation of the Bashkir language and culture. The discontent is directed at Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov, who filed the initial complaint against Alsynov, and is seen as implementing Moscow's policies aimed at destroying Bashkir identity and culture. The protests have exposed deeper layers of discontent within Russia's authoritarian system, exacerbated by the country's invasion of Ukraine and the perception that non-Russian ethnic groups have borne the heaviest burden of the fighting.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#authoritarianism #bashkortostan #minority-rights

protests2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rural Russia: Protests Spread to Ufa Over Activist's Jailing"

Protests erupted in Ufa, the capital of Russia's Bashkortostan republic, after popular rights activist Fail Alsynov was sentenced to four years in jail. Hundreds of protesters gathered in support of Alsynov, with at least 10 people detained by police. The protests, which began in Baymak, saw clashes with authorities and accusations of inciting extremism. Alsynov, convicted of insulting migrants, denies the accusations and intends to appeal. The demonstrations highlight tensions over ethnic identity and migrant issues in the region.

via BBC.com|

#bashkortostan #fail-alsynov #protests

protests2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rising Protests in Russia's Bashkortostan Spark Crackdown Concerns"

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Russia's Bashkortostan to protest the imprisonment of activist Fayil Alsynov, who was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of "inciting interethnic hatred," which he denies. The protests were met with a heavy police presence, resulting in the arrest of several participants. Additionally, the authorities have launched criminal cases and warned of severe penalties for those involved in earlier protests. Alsynov has been an activist for over 15 years, advocating for the rights of the indigenous Bashkir people, and maintains that his words were mistranslated from his native language of Bashkir into Russian.

via The Moscow Times|

#activism #bashkortostan #humanrights