Russian authorities reported a series of drone attacks and large-scale fires at oil and industrial infrastructure facilities on May 13. The strikes targeted the Nurlino oil pumping station in Bashkortostan, an industrial site in Yaroslavl region, and the tank farm at the port of Taman in Krasnodar region.
Governor Mikhail Evraev, the outlet Astra, and Russian regional Telegram channels reported the incidents.
Fire at the Nurlino Oil Pumping Station Near Ufa
A major fire broke out in Bashkortostan at the Nurlino linear production and dispatch station operated by Transneft. The facility is located near the city of Ufa and serves as one of the key hubs in Russia’s main oil pipeline system.
Witnesses reported thick black smoke visible dozens of kilometers away from the industrial zone. Officials did not name the cause of the fire. At the same time, Russian monitoring channels claimed authorities had not declared an air raid alert in the region.
The station transports oil from Western Siberia and the Urals to central and southern Russian regions. It also supports export infrastructure on the Black Sea.
Attack on an Industrial Facility in Yaroslavl Region
Governor Mikhail Evraev said drones attacked an industrial facility in Yaroslavl region. According to him, drone debris fell onto the territory of the enterprise while Russian air defence and electronic warfare systems were operating.
Russian authorities did not identify the facility. However, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl in the past. It is one of the largest oil refineries in central Russia.
Fire at the Tank Farm in the Port of Taman
In Krasnodar region, drones attacked the territory of the port of Taman. The strike caused a fire in the tank farm area.
NASA’s FIRMS satellite monitoring service detected the fire before Russian authorities issued official statements. The fire hotspot appeared near oil storage tanks close to railway infrastructure.
The port of Taman serves as one of the key logistics hubs for Russia’s fuel and energy sector on the Black Sea. Through the Tamanneftegaz terminal, Russia exports oil and petroleum products. The facility also supports logistics operations near the Crimean Bridge and occupied Crimea.
Context
In recent months, Ukrainian long-range drones have repeatedly targeted Russia’s oil, energy, and military-industrial infrastructure. Key targets include refineries, tank farms, logistics hubs, and facilities supplying fuel to the Russian military.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that several regions of Russia and occupied Crimea came under a massive drone attack during the night and morning of May 8.
