Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel storage and chemical plant, sparking fires; Russia responds with 98 drones on Ukraine

Overnight attacks on Russian infrastructure

Ukrainian forces carried out a series of long-range drone strikes on multiple targets in Russia during the night of 13–14 June 2026. In the Tula region south of Moscow, drones struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, where residents reported explosions and videos posted on social media showed a large fire. According to Ukrainian media, the latest reports indicated no one was hurt in that attack.

Further north, drones hit an industrial fuel storage facility in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, more than 700 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. The regional governor confirmed a fire at the depot and said there were no casualties. Another fuel storage site in the same area was also reported to have been targeted.

Rail and logistics targets

Beyond the chemical and fuel facilities, Ukrainian drones struck railway infrastructure in Vyazma, Smolensk region, and a locomotive depot in Ilovaisk, located in the Russia-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast. These sites are considered important for Russian military logistics.

Russia’s simultaneous drone barrage on Ukraine

The same night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 98 drones, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukrainian air defence and electronic warfare systems intercepted or neutralised 91 of them. Seven unmanned aerial vehicles reached their targets across six locations. The scale of the exchange underscores the continuous long-range drone warfare between the two sides, with both routinely targeting each other’s industrial, energy and transport infrastructure.