# Explosions, smoke reported near oil refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan

https://mins.news/en/item/70506

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-23 11:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-smoke-reported-near-oil-refinery-in-russias-bashkortostan/

> Drones reportedly struck near an oil refinery in Ufa, Bashkortostan, on Sept. 23, according to Russian independent outlet Astra, citing residents. Explosions were heard and air defenses reportedly operated over the city. Russia’s Defense Ministry said 514 drones were intercepted overnight across 18 regions and nearby seas. The report could not be independently verified.

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