Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Drone Attack Sets Volgograd Energy Facility Ablaze, Five Injured
A drone from Ukraine flew over the Volgograd region in Russia and hit an energy plant, causing a big fire.
The fire also spread to nearby warehouses.
Five people were hurt and are getting medical help.
The plant is close to a big oil refinery owned by Lukoil.
A separate drone attack also injured a woman in a town called Gukovo in the Rostov region.
Ukraine says these attacks are meant to hurt Russia’s ability to keep fighting.
Ukrainian drone strike ignited fire at an energy facility and warehouses in Volgograd region.
Five people were injured and are receiving medical care.
The facility is located near a Lukoil-owned oil refinery.
A separate drone attack injured a woman in Gukovo, Rostov region.
The incident is part of ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistics and energy infrastructure.
- Who
- Ukrainian drone operators
- What
- Drone strike ignited fire at an energy facility and warehouses
- When
- Friday, July 31, 2024
- Where
- Volgograd region, Russia (and Gukovo, Rostov region)
- Why
- Part of Ukraine’s strategy to target Russian logistics and energy infrastructure
- Location
- Volgograd region, Russia
- Date
- July 31, 2024
- Injuries
- 5 people
- Facility type
- Energy facility and warehouses
- Owner
- Lukoil-owned oil refinery nearby
