# Fire breaks out at southern Russian refinery after drone attack, 5 wounded

https://mins.news/en/item/16726

- TASS, 2026-08-08 04:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2170429

> A fire broke out at an oil refinery in southern Russia following a drone attack. Five people were wounded in the incident. First responders and security services are working in the area. The report gives no further details about the damage or the circumstances of the attack.

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