Ukraine attack on Russia oil infrastructure kills one, wounds three others

Russian media reported that the apparent target was the Syzran Oil Refinery

Published: July 12, 2026 8:32am

A Ukrainian strike on Russia's Samara region left one person dead and three others injured Sunday, regional officials said, according to the Associated Press. 

Ukraine was targeting energy infrastructure inside Russian territory.

Samara Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said the wounded included a child and that the attack damaged homes, apartment buildings as well as an industrial facility.

Russian media reported that the apparent target was the Syzran Oil Refinery, a Rosneft-owned facility located about 500 miles from the Ukrainian border. 

Russian outlets released photos that appeared to show thick black smoke coming from the refinery after the strike.

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