Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack overnight on November 12-13, 2026, targeting key energy infrastructure in Russia. The strikes hit the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka refinery in Volgograd and a production facility in Rostov-on-Don, both critical assets for Russia's energy sector. The Volgograd refinery, one of Russia's largest, processes 15 million metric tons of crude oil annually. Eyewitness footage showed flames and explosions lighting up the night sky, with Russian air defenses actively responding.
Andrey Bocharov, Volgograd's regional governor, confirmed the attack, describing it as 'massive' and noting fires in the city's southern industrial zone. Meanwhile, Rostov Oblast Governor Yury Slyusar reported fires at a production facility and warehouse in Rostov-on-Don, with debris from downed drones damaging a residential building. The attacks disrupted daily life, with Volgograd residents lining up at gas stations due to Russian gas restrictions following previous Ukrainian energy attacks.
The strikes came just days after Ukraine's Special Operations Forces confirmed a strike on Russia's Omsk oil refinery, the country's largest facility. The attacks also followed a recent drone assault on Moscow that disrupted flight operations at several major airports. These incidents continue Ukraine's strategy to disrupt infrastructure supporting the Russian military and reduce Moscow's energy revenues.