Russia's Makhachkala oil refinery struck by Ukrainian intelligence drones – source in defence intelligence

Drones of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) struck the Makhachkala oil refinery in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, on the night of 21-22 October.

Source: an Ukrainska Pravda source in DIU

Details: On 22 October, the Sargas unit of DIU's Active Operations Department carried out an operation that caused disruptions at the Makhachkala oil refinery in Dagestan.

The source said that the facility, which is involved in supplying Russian forces, was hit by Ukrainian-made drones.

A video released by local Telegram channels shows that at least one drone successfully hit and disabled the primary oil processing unit. The strike triggered a large-scale fire at the refinery.

Background: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported earlier that Ukraine's defence forces had struck the Saransk mechanical plant in the Republic of Mordovia and the Makhachkala oil refinery in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, on the night of 21-22 October.

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