Ukrainian drones strike Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, over 2,400 km from front line
Ukrainian forces attacked the Omsk refinery, Russia's largest, in one of the longest-range strikes of the war. The facility caught fire and the city's airport was closed.
The attack
In the night to Monday, Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk oil refinery in Siberia, roughly 2,400 to 2,500 kilometres from Ukrainian-controlled territory. Videos circulating on social media showed the facility on fire. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strike, stating that a fire broke out and that the extent of the damage was still being assessed.
A fire broke out after the attack. The extent of the damage is still being investigated.
The refinery
The Omsk refinery is the largest in Russia, processing more than 20 million tonnes of crude oil per year. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, it also supplies fuel to the Russian military. The plant sits in the northern industrial zone of Omsk, a city near the border with Kazakhstan.
Local response
Omsk region governor Vitalij Chocenko said on Telegram that several drones reached the northern industrial hub. Emergency services were dealing with the aftermath, he added. Authorities closed Omsk airport due to the air alert.
Some drones managed to reach the northern industrial zone of Omsk.
Wider campaign
Ukraine has systematically targeted Russian refineries with long-range drones in recent months. The strikes have caused fuel shortages across most Russian regions, leading to rising prices and long queues at petrol stations. Some stations have introduced rationing, limiting the amount of fuel per customer.
Strategic significance
The attack on Omsk, deep inside Siberia, demonstrates the growing reach of Ukraine's drone programme. The refinery is a critical node in Russia's energy infrastructure, and its disruption adds to the cumulative pressure on the country's fuel supply. The strike is among the farthest from the front line since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
