# Russian refinery reportedly attacked as Ukraine resumes strikes on energy infrastructure

https://mins.news/en/item/121922

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-30 06:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-attacked-amid-renewed-ukrainian-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure/

> A fire reportedly broke out near the Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast overnight on Oct. 30 after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack. Monitoring channels described it as the first refinery strike since an unofficial pause began in mid-October. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the footage or damage.

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