Drone Attack Targets Russian Oil Refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan

A drone attack occurred on April 2, 2024, targeting a Russian oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. Telegram channels reported the incident and shared photographs of the resulting fire at the refinery. Although the governor of the region confirmed the attack, the name of the targeted refinery was not explicitly mentioned.

The Taneco oil refinery in the city of Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, was attacked by a drone, causing a fire to break out. The head of the region, Rustam Minnikhanov, stated that unmanned aerial vehicles also targeted other factories in Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk on the same day. At least three injuries were reported at the refinery.

This incident marks the first time that drones have targeted Russian factories in the Republic of Tatarstan. Previous drone strikes on Russian oil refineries occurred in various regions in March. Further information about these strikes can be found on the Militarnyi website.

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• A drone attack also targeted factories in Yelabuga alongside Nizhnekamsk on the same day as the refinery assault.
• Three individuals were injured during the attack on the Russian oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk.
• Prior to this incident, drone strikes hit Russian oil refineries in different regions during March.