Officials confirmed that the damage from the drone strike on the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region has been contained and the immediate danger has passed. The statement was delivered through the regional Telegraph channel by Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, who holds the position of regional president. In his briefing, he emphasized that the incident did not leave lasting effects and that the refinery’s safety systems and response forces were mobilized promptly to prevent further spread of the fire or disruption to facilities nearby. The region continues to monitor the situation with national and local emergency services coordinating ongoing recovery efforts, ensuring the refinery can resume regular operations as soon as it is safe to do so. Regional officials reiterated that the emergency services work under clear protocols designed to minimize risk to workers and local residents while maintaining critical energy infrastructure. The focus remains on rapid assessment, controlled containment, and transparent communication about any evolving developments to the public and to energy supply operators.
“The situation in Syzran refinery is under control. The effects of the attack have been eliminated.”
Fedorishchev also confirmed that there were no injuries and no fatalities linked to the incident. He noted that affected personnel were accounted for and that all safety protocols were observed as a precaution against any secondary hazards. Local healthcare facilities were alerted as a precaution, but no patients were reported.
An eyewitness described a fire breaking out at the Syzran refinery in the wake of the drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces. The blaze appeared to be localized to a portion of the processing complex, and observers noted authorities launching timely firefighting efforts as crews worked to slow the spread and dampen flames while maintaining safe access to the site.
Fedorishchev explained that the refinery administration coordinated closely with emergency and operational services to manage the incident, streamlining information flow and resource deployment. Based on preliminary data, there were no victims and emergency plans were executed to ensure worker safety and continuity of critical operations.
Moments earlier, Dmitry Milyaev, the governor of the Tula region, reported that a drone launched by Ukrainian forces posed a threat near Tula. The drone was intercepted by units of the Russian Ministry of Defense and neutralized, according to the regional administration. Officials cautioned that details are still developing and investigations are underway to determine the scope of the threat.
Earlier statements referenced the appearance of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles capable of reaching Siberia, though investigators stress that the reliability and operational range of such reports require verification as regional security discussions continue.