Ukrainian drones target Russian refinery 1,400km from border VIDEO

Unmanned strike drones have attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia, located approximately 1,400 kilometres from the Ukrainian border.

The assault involved fixed-wing combat drones, Caliber.Az reports per Ukrainian media.

Preliminary reports indicate that at least two drones fell within the city limits, triggering local alarms.

Footage shows smoke rising from the facility, and explosions can be heard. Evacuation procedures are said to have been initiated at the plant.

Orsknefteorgsintez has an annual processing capacity of around 6.6 million tonnes of crude oil.

The refinery produces petrol, diesel, aviation kerosene, fuel oil, bitumen, and various types of lubricants.

By Aghakazim Guliyev