Russia's Ryazan oil refinery ablaze after apparent drone strike - video
A major fire broke out at the Ryazan oil refinery overnight on May 1 after drones attacked Russia's Ryazan Oblast, Russian media claimed.
Debris from the attack shattered windows in nearby buildings. There were no casualties in the attack, the governor claimed.
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Attacks on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine has been regularly targeting Russian oil refineries with long-range drones since late January.
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At least 13 strikes on Russian refineries have been recorded, said Ukraine's SBU Security Service.
Oil extraction and processing in Russia have decreased by 12% after the strikes.
Revenue from oil product exports accounts for one-third of the Russian budget and a substantial portion of the military budget, SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk said.
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