This morning, the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region Gleb Nikitin reported damage to the Lukoil-Nizhniy Novgorodnefteorgsintez refinery and Novogorkovskaya CHP plant as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack. According to official reports, there were no casualties or injuries. The incident is yet another example of escalating drone attacks on strategic Russian facilities.
Ukrainian drones attack key Russian facilities
In the morning, the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gleb Nikitin, reported damage to two important infrastructure facilities in the region. According to him, the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorodnefteorgsintez refinery and Novogorkovskaya CHP plant were hit by Ukrainian UAVs. The damage has been confirmed, but all services are operating normally.
Official reaction and consequences of the attack
The governor noted that there were no casualties as a result of the attack. Emergency services quickly contained the consequences of the incident. There are no reports of any impact on the region's energy supply or possible environmental consequences.
Escalation of drone attacks
Recently, attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on Russia's strategic facilities have become regular. Damage to a refinery and a thermal power plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast is further evidence of the increasing range and accuracy of Ukrainian drones.
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