Drones attack Perm in Russia's Urals, home to Lukoil refinery – photo, video

Drones have attacked the Russian city of Perm, home to the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery. Air defences are responding in the city and sirens are sounding.

Source: Ministry of Territorial Security of Perm Krai; Astra, Exilenova+ and Supernova+ Telegram channels

Details: Russian Telegram channels reported that the attack targeted the oil refinery in Perm, which is over 1,500 km away from Ukraine.

The Ministry of Territorial Security of Perm Krai has confirmed the drone attack.

Local authorities said air defences are responding to the UAVs.

Astra reported that Bolshoye Savino airport has suspended arrivals and departures. Sirens can be heard across Perm and loud explosions are being reported in some areas of the city.

For reference: Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez is one of Russia's largest oil refineries, with a capacity of almost 13 million tonnes per year. It supplies fuel to both the civilian sector and the Russian military.

Background: The Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck infrastructure at the Perm Oil Refinery (Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez), over 1,500 km from Ukraine, on 29 July.

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