One Killed as Ukraine Strikes Refineries in Samara and Bashkortostan

Sep. 22, 2026 A photo purportedly showing a large, black smoke cloud rising above the Kuibyshev refinery on Sep. 22, 2026. t.me/supernova_plus At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured during overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, local officials said Tuesday, with Ukraine’s military reporting that it struck an oil refinery in the southern Samara region. Samara region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev wrote in a post on Telegram that one person was killed and four others were wounded in what he described as a “treacherous” Ukrainian strike. He did not provide any details about the victims or say where the attack took place. The Ukrainian military said it struck the Rosneft-operated Kuibyshev refinery, located southwest of Samara’s regional capital. The facility has been targeted multiple times throughout the war. Fedorishchev did not mention the refinery in his Telegram post, mentioning only that “the enemy was targeting industrial enterprises.” Videos and images shared on social media purportedly showed a large, black smoke cloud rising above the Kuibyshev refinery early Tuesday. Ukraine said it also struck the Rosneft-owned refinery Bashneft-UNPZ, which is located in the republic of Bashkortostan. In the southwestern Belgorod region, acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev said 11 civilians had been injured in cross-border drone and artillery attacks over the past 24 hours. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 297 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, officials reported that at least five people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in Russian attacks throughout multiple regions. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Samara , Bashkortostan Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refineries in Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan Authorities in the Tver region, meanwhile, reported damage to a warehouse operated by online retail giant Wildberries. 2 Min read Woman and Child Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Samara Region Ukraine previously attacked an oil refinery in the city of Syzran, where a woman and a child were killed early Wednesday. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Target Petrochemical Plant in Bashkortostan The Sterlitamak Nitrogen-Hydrogen Plant produces ammonia, nitrogen-based fertilizers and chemical components used in jet fuel. 1 Min read One Dead, Oil Refinery on Fire After Drone Attacks in Russia The refinery, run by Russian oil giant Rosneft, is one of the largest in the Samara region, with a production capacity of 7 million tons of oil per year... 2 Min read