Drone attacks on facilities in the Russian Federation
During the night of July 31, drones attacked several facilities in the Russian Federation. As a result of the attacks, the Wildberries warehouse and the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery, one of the largest refineries in the country, caught fire in Volgograd. This refinery supplies petroleum products to the Southern Federal District, and part of the production is exported. In Tatarstan, drones entered the Ozon marketplace warehouse for the first time. Explosions were also heard in Zelenodolsk and Kaspiysk, where it was loud after the previous attack on the port.
The commander of the drone forces, Robert Brovdy, with the callsign Magyar, reported the results of the night’s work on Telegram. He noted:
“The concentration of ozone against the backdrop of poor yield of wild berries exceeds critical standards. The purple bush, pecked by the Volodymyr Ukrainian Bird, is being poisoned by toxic ozone, turning into brush, changing color, and dropping its fruits.” - Robert Brovdy
Brovdy also added:
“Meanwhile, in Stalingrad, neither the drone nor the selector will come in a purple box anymore. The ninth hook, the flight is normal.” - Robert Brovdy
Further consequences of the attacks
These attacks continued previous ones when drones set fire to the Taman port, two Wildberries hubs, and oil refineries in Ryazan and Perm. The FT publication noted that they have already studied who is advising drone operators on target points at Russian refineries. The situation remains tense, and events continue to develop.
Attacks on facilities in the Russian Federation, particularly on oil refineries and warehouses, indicate an escalation of the conflict and changes in the strategy of using drones. This may impact the supply of petroleum products in the region, which, in turn, will affect the economic situation. The study of target points and the implementation of new attacks may indicate an increase in coordination and the development of drone technologies in military operations. With the ongoing events, the situation remains tense and could have further implications for security in the region.
The recent drone strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, following previous attacks on facilities such as Taman port and Wildberries logistics hubs. For a deeper understanding of how these incidents are interconnected and their implications for the region's security, read more about the earlier incidents here.