Attacks by Ukrainian drones on the Russian petrochemical complex in Salavat and on energy infrastructure in Volgograd

The petrochemical complex in Salavat in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan, which is controlled by energy giant Gazprom, was attacked by Ukrainian drones, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said today via Telegram.

Emergency services are taking steps to extinguish the fire caused by the attack, the governor said.

In addition, Russian air defense units repelled a “massive” drone attack on a fuel and energy infrastructure facility in the Volgograd region, Governor Andrei Botsarov said today.

According to preliminary data, there are no casualties, he added.

The Russian Defense Ministry said anti-aircraft defense systems intercepted and destroyed 70 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight.