# Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries

https://mins.news/en/item/126773

- Meduza, 2026-11-03 08:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/03/ukrainian-drone-strike-sparks-major-fire-at-one-of-russia-s-largest-oil-refineries

> Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on November 3, causing a major fire. Eyewitness images showed at least seven fire sites. The governor said the refinery’s infrastructure was damaged and two employees were wounded by shrapnel; homes and cars were also damaged. He said 124 drones attacking the city were shot down.

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