Ukraine Hits Russia Day with Drone Strikes on Key Refineries in Tatarstan and Samara
Ukraine said long‑range drones targeted Russia on Russia Day, striking major oil refineries in Nizhnekamsk (Taneko and Taif-NK) and the Togliattikauchuk plant in the Samara region, with fires reported and airspace restrictions imposed. Initial reports about another plant were not confirmed. A separate drone strike was said to have hit a 12‑story residential building, injuring three. Moscow said air defenses destroyed 231 Ukrainian drones overnight as Russia Day celebrations were canceled in Nizhnekamsk, while Ukraine’s General Staff pledged to continue degrading Russia’s war capabilities.