# Major fire reported at Russian oil terminal linked to Novoshakhtinsk refinery after suspected drone strike

https://mins.news/en/item/94161

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-10 03:22 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/major-fire-reported-at-oil-terminal-linked-to-russias-novoshakhtinsk-refinery-after-suspected-drone-strike/

> A large fire reportedly broke out overnight on Oct. 9–10 at the Yug Rusi oil-loading terminal in Rostov-on-Don amid a reported drone attack. The terminal handles petroleum products, including shipments from the Novoshakhtinsk refinery. Russian authorities acknowledged a fire and said air defenses were operating but did not confirm damage to the terminal; Ukraine's military has not claimed responsibility. The footage and extent of damage could not be independently verified.

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