Drones attacked the Russian city of Yaroslavl during the night. According to preliminary reports, the target was the \u00abSlavneft-YANOS\u00bb oil refinery, where a fire broke out following the explosions. The Russian authorities have confirmed the attack, and in the city, the exit towards Moscow has been temporarily closed and some buses have been rerouted. The extent of the damage to the facility is being assessed.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n An air-raid alert was declared in the Yaroslavl Region at approximately 02:35 local time. Sirens were sounded in the city, after which residents reported explosions and a fire in the area around the oil refinery.<\/p>\n Photos and videos released by eyewitnesses show several large plumes of thick black smoke rising above the industrial part of the city. It is impossible to determine from these images exactly which facilities or installations have been affected.<\/p>\n The Russian authorities have confirmed the drone attack, but have not provided any detailed information about its consequences. At the time of publication, the Ukrainian side had not commented on its involvement in the strike.<\/p>\n Traffic restrictions have been introduced near the junction of Moskovsky Prospekt and the South-Western Ring Road. Local residents have been urged not to approach the closed section.<\/p>\n Buses travelling along Moskovsky Prospekt were diverted via alternative routes. Some inter-municipal services were temporarily suspended at the coach station.<\/p>\n \u00abSlavneft-YANOS\u00bb is located in the southern part of Yaroslavl and is part of the \u00abSlavneft\u00bb group, which is linked to \u00abRosneft\u00bb and \u00abGazprom Neft\u00bb. The company\u2019s site covers more than 800 hectares.<\/p>\n\n
Sirens, explosions and smoke over the industrial estate<\/h2>\n
The route to Moscow has been closed; buses have been diverted<\/h2>\n
What is known about \u00abSlavneft-YANOS\u00bb<\/h2>\n