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The reported attack extended a series of strikes against Russian oil-refining and military-industrial facilities. A fire and possible damage to Bashneft-Noyol’s L-35 catalytic reforming unit could affect fuel production. Restrictions on flights at Ufa, Kazan and Samara also indicate disruption to regional transport operations.

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Drone attacks struck Ufa’s industrial zone on the night of October 31, triggering explosions and a reported fire at an oil refinery. Local residents reported a drone attack on the city, while the Exilenova+ monitoring channel reported explosions in the industrial zone and, separately, said three fire sites had been observed in an area where two refineries may have been hit. Flights were restricted at Ufa airport, as well as in Kazan and Samara.

Monitoring sources and video analysis disagree over which facility was struck. The Crimean Wind monitoring channel identified Bashneft-UNPZ, while an analysis by the Astra project pointed to Bashneft-Noyol; other accounts suggested that two refineries were attacked. Ufa’s local administration and Ukrainian military authorities did not officially confirm a strike on a refinery.

The night attack followed Ukrainian strikes on the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Samara Oblast and a military canned-food plant in Bryansk Oblast on October 30. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 433 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted over Bashkortostan and 18 other regions. The governor of Bryansk Oblast reported two deaths and eight injuries.

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Ukrainian outlets emphasize the confirmed explosions in Ufa’s industrial zone and frame the strike as part of a continuing campaign against Russian oil-refining and military-industrial targets. Their reports provide extensive context on the refineries’ capacity and products and previous Ukrainian strikes, while explicitly noting that the precise target, fire locations and possible damage to the L-35 installation remain unconfirmed.

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Sources disagree about which Ufa refinery or refineries were struck: the Crimean Wind channel identified Bashneft-UNPZ, while video-based analysis by Astra pointed to Bashneft-Noyol; some local residents said two refineries were attacked. Reports also differ on the number and locations of fires, ranging from three separate sites to a single fire at Bashneft-Noyol. The claim that the L-35 catalytic reforming unit was burning is an inference from witness photographs rather than an independently confirmed finding. Neither Ufa’s local administration nor Ukrainian military authorities confirmed a refinery strike.

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Bashneft-Noyol produces Euro-6 gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation kerosene and industrial oils. Bashneft-UNPZ produces gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil and technical sulfur. The L-35 catalytic reforming unit produces high-octane gasoline components and hydrogen used in fuel purification.

Ukrainian forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat complex in Bashkortostan on October 8, reportedly causing a fire, and reported striking Bashneft-UNPZ on September 22, when a fire was also reported at the Kuibyshev refinery in Samara. On June 25, Ukrainian forces reported hitting two refineries in Ufa. Explosions and a drone attack were also reported in Sterlitamak on October 29, with smoke observed near the Bashkir Soda Company, described as Russia’s sole producer of a component used to manufacture protective materials for armored vehicles.

During 2025, Ukrainian forces conducted at least 73 attacks on 28 Russian oil-product manufacturers. The targeted facilities had a combined stated capacity of 219 million tonnes of oil per year, representing about two-thirds of Russian refining capacity. By spring 2026, Ukraine had reportedly struck at least 55% of Russia’s refining capacity.