Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones targeted Russian oil infrastructure in Perm for the second consecutive night. The attack hit the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery and a key pumping station. These facilities sit over 1,500 kilometers away from the Ukrainian border.
The SBU reported that “Alpha” Special Operations Center drones successfully hit their targets.
The operation focused on disabling Russia’s fuel production capabilities.
Damage to fuel infrastructure
The strike hit the AVT-4 unit, which is vital for primary oil processing. Vacuum and atmospheric distillation columns caught fire immediately after the impact. This damage effectively puts the entire unit out of operation. Furthermore, SBU drones repeatedly struck the “Perm” linear production and dispatch station. This facility ensures the continuous supply of crude oil to the refinery.
Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez is one of Russia’s largest refineries. It has a processing capacity of nearly 13 million tons per year. The plant provides fuel for both the civilian sector and the Russian military during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“Kiberboroshno” analysts verified the strike using open-source data. They identified that a “Liutyi” drone hit the distillation column directly. Social media videos show a fourth oil tank exploding and thick black smoke covering the sky. Local authorities ordered evacuations in nearby districts. While Governor Dmitriy Makhonin acknowledged the drone flight, he claimed there were no significant damages.
The SBU issued a clear warning regarding the increased range of Ukrainian strikes.
“The enemy must realize a simple thing: they no longer have a ‘safe rear.’ Distance no longer guarantees protection — every region where enterprises work for the war against Ukraine is reachable,” the agency stated.
The SBU intends to continue systematic strikes against such strategic targets.
Previously, The Ukrainian Review reported that Ukrainian forces strike Russian tanker and oil hub in the Perm region.
