Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Ukraine Claims Drone Strike on Russian Oil Pumping Station
Ukraine's security service said it used long-range drones to attack an oil pumping station in Russia.
The strike caused a fire, halting the station's work.
This action is part of Ukraine's effort to target Russia's oil industry.
The goal is to reduce Russia's ability to make money from oil, which Ukraine believes funds the war against it.
The security service claims this is part of its ongoing strategy.
No other details about the attack were released.
The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
A Ukrainian security official said long-range drones hit an oil pumping station in Russia.
The attack occurred in the Chuvashia region of Russia.
The strike caused a fire and suspended the station's operations.
The Ukrainian security service (SBU) claimed responsibility.
The SBU aims to reduce Russian profits from the oil sector.
- Who
- Ukrainian security service (SBU)
- What
- Hit an oil pumping station
- When
- Saturday (reported)
- Where
- Chuvashia region, Russia
- Why
- To impose sanctions on the Russian oil sector
- Event
- Drone strike on oil pumping station
- Location
- Chuvashia region, Russia
- Entity Responsible
- Ukrainian security service (SBU)
- Impact
- Fire and suspension of operations