On the night of 2 April, a strategic oil refinery was attacked by drones in Ufa (Russia) «Bashneft-UNPZ». As a result of Russian electronic warfare systems, one of the drones crashed into a residential building.
Attack on a strategic facility
On the night of 2 April, explosions were heard in the city of Ufa in the Russian region of Bashkortostan: one of Russia's largest oil refineries, Bashneft-UNPZ, was hit. According to local residents and Russian media, air defence systems were heard firing over the city, and a fire was reported on the territory of the refinery.
The work of Russian RBM: a drone crashes into a residential building
According to preliminary information, some of the drones were shot down or diverted by Russian electronic warfare. One of the UAVs fell on a residential building, causing damage. There is no information on casualties, but residents report broken windows and damaged balconies.
Government response and consequences
There is no official reaction from the Russian authorities at the time of publication. Local residents report an increased presence of special services and rescuers at the scene. The attack on Bashneft-UNPZ is another blow to Russia's fuel infrastructure, which could affect the logistics and supply of petroleum products in the region.
Context.
In 2026, drone attacks on strategic targets in Russia's deep rear became regular. The Ukrainian side does not officially comment on these operations, but their consequences are felt not only at the front but also in remote regions of the Russian Federation.
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