Aug. 13, 2026 @exilenova_plus / Telegram Ukrainian drones targeted a logistics hub owned by Wildberries and caused a fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the republic of Bashkortostan Thursday, according to regional officials and exiled news outlets. Regional head Radiy Khabirov said 16 drones were shot down over the city of Salavat and five others over the nearby Chishminsky district. They are located around 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) east of Moscow and more than 1,300 kilometers (808 miles) from the Ukrainian border. “Two people were injured in today’s attacks. Both are in hospitals receiving all necessary care,” he wrote on Telegram. Khabirov said falling debris sparked a fire in an “industrial area.” Exiled media outlet Astra identified the site as the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery, which accounts for 2.7% of Russia’s total refining throughput and which halted operations after being damaged in an attack last month. Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, said a fire broke out at another “industrial zone” that houses one of its facilities. It noted that staff had been evacuated in advance and that no retail merchandise was being stored there. Khabirov said a Ka-32 firefighting helicopter was deployed to help ground crews extinguish the blaze in the Chishminsky district where the logistics hub is located. Astra said construction of the complex totaling 186,800 square meters was not yet complete. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 362 Ukrainian drones across 18 Russian regions and annexed Crimea between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The drone barrage caused temporary flight suspensions and restrictions at regional airports in the southern cities of Ufa, Kazan, Samara and Krasnodar. Read more about: Drones , Wildberries , Bashkortostan , Gazprom 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 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 Ukrainian Drones Hit Gazprom Plant in Bashkortostan for Second Time in a Week Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, Russia’s 10th-largest refinery, is located more than 1,000 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Gazprom Oil Plant in Bashkortostan Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat is Russia’s 10th-largest refinery, with a capacity of 10 million metric tons of oil per year. 1 Min read Ukraine Hits One of Russia’s Largest Oil Refining Complexes The complex lies around 1,400 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine in Russia's republic of Bashkortostan. 1 Min read
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