Khanty Mansi

Ukraine Strikes Surgut Plant, Hitting Russia's Largest Oil Region

A suspected Ukrainian drone attack ignited a fire at the Surgut Condensate Stabilization Plant in Russia's Khanty-Mansi autonomous district, marking the first strike on energy infrastructure in the country's largest oil-producing region. The facility, owned by Gazprom Pererabotka, processes 12 million metric tons of crude and gas condensate annually. This attack follows Ukraine's decision to resume strikes on Russian energy sites after a brief pause, citing Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian civilians. While Russian authorities confirmed the fire and flight restrictions, they did not explicitly claim responsibility for the attack, though regional officials had previously issued drone alerts.