Attack on the oil refinery in Yaroslavl
On the night of December 12, drones attacked Yaroslavl, located northeast of Moscow. This was reported by the news portal 'Glavkom' referring to Exilenova+.
As a result of the strike, a fire broke out on the premises of the oil refinery 'Slavneft-YANOS', one of the five largest oil refineries in Russia, capable of processing about 15 million tons of oil per year.
Incident in Yaroslavl
According to local media and Telegram channels, at least seven powerful explosions were heard in Yaroslavl. Witnesses noticed a bright flash over the industrial zone and a plume of smoke rising from the area of the strategic enterprise 'Slavneft-YANOS' (Yaroslavnefteorgsintez).
💥💥 An oil refinery was attacked in Yaroslavl pic.twitter.com/ZY4M43dKEI
GLAVCOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) December 12, 2025
The refinery is among the top five largest oil refineries in Russia and processes a large amount of oil, supplying the country with various petroleum products, including gasoline and lubricants.
Information about casualties is currently unavailable; emergency services and firefighters are working at the scene. The situation is being clarified.
Other cases of attacks
It should be noted that on the night of December 12, an attack by drones also occurred in Tver, resulting in injuries to residents of a residential building. Local residents also report explosions in Smolensk. The situation is evolving.
As a result of the attack on the oil refinery in Yaroslavl, a fire broke out that threatens safety and stability in the region. Events of this nature can have serious consequences for both the country's economy and the lives of local residents. There is an observed increase in the number of attacks in various cities, indicating a worsening global situation.