Ukrainian drones struck the Novo-Ufimsky oil refinery in Ufa, Bashkiria, on September 13th, according to multiple social media reports and visual evidence including footage of the facility ablaze. The drones are reported to have traveled between 1,300 and 1,500 km, with one source indicating the specific targeting of a Transneft pumping station in Vladimir Oblast. Reports indicate the refinery, which processes approximately 7.4 million tons of raw materials annually, was engulfed in fire following the strikes. The Air Force of Ukraine also confirmed targeting of the Donetsk region with managed aviation bombs. This incident occurs amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, including President Donald Trump's conditions for sanctioning Russia, which require all NATO allies to halt Russian oil purchases and implement their own sanctions. Further context includes Denmark's announcement of an additional $375 million in aid to Ukraine for 2025-2028, with a significant portion allocated to the Mykolaiv region. Additionally, Ukrainian intelligence has reported Russia's plans to produce nearly 2,500 high-precision missiles in 2025, alongside increased military hardware production. Belarusian-Russian Zapad-2025 exercises have also been observed near the Polish border.
