Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills One, Sparks Fire at Yaroslavl Oil Refinery

Aug. 28, 2026 @supernova_plus / Telegram A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and sparked a fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the city of Yaroslavl, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Yaroslavl region Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said one civilian was killed and 27 others were injured after falling drone debris hit an intercity bus. He claimed that 67 Ukrainian drones were downed over the region, but that drone debris fell on residential areas, commercial properties and “industrial infrastructure.” Ukraine’s military said it struck the Slavneft-Yanos refinery, which it said provides fuel and lubricants for the Russian military. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later confirmed the attack and added that Ukraine’s SBU security service had struck a Tu-95MS missile-carrying aircraft in the Saratov region city of Engels. Independent reports said that Ukrainian drones had already attacked Slavneft-Yanos at least seven times this year before Friday’s attack. In the Moscow region town of Pavlovsky Posad, a drone slammed into a Magnit grocery store, blowing out windows at a neighboring clinic. Governor Andrei Vorobyov said the clinic remained open despite the damage. Separate Ukrainian attacks in the southwestern Belgorod region killed two people and injured nine others over the last 24 hours, according to the local governor. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 512 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Thursday night and Friday morning. Read more about: Yaroslavl , Drones 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 At Least 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia The Defense Ministry said it intercepted 375 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region The region is home to several oil product pumping stations owned by pipeline giant Transneft. 1 Min read Drone Strike Targets Oil Refinery in Central Russia’s Yaroslavl Region The strike attempt marks the first in the Yaroslavl region since Moscow invaded Ukraine nearly two years ago. 1 Min read