The unmanned aerial vehicle was forcibly landed and neutralized in the city of Novokuibyshevsk, located in the Samara region. This information came from regional government sources reported to TASS, the Russian news agency. Emergency crews and security services secured the area, and a detailed assessment followed to determine the drone’s origin, purpose, and any potential broader threats to nearby residents or critical infrastructure. In the hours after the incident, authorities conducted a standard verification sweep of the surrounding forested area near the oil refinery to ensure no other devices remained in the vicinity, and officials confirmed the operation had proceeded without incident. The local authorities emphasized that the safety of residents was the top priority and that the overall security posture in the region remained steady, with no immediate danger to the public identified. (TASS)
During a separate report, officials described that a nighttime patrol around the Kuibyshev and Novokuibyshevsk oil refining facilities intercepted and neutralized an aerial drone before it could reach sensitive targets. Investigators noted the forested region near the refineries was scanned carefully, and the operation did not affect essential industrial processes. A main column at the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery sustained a fire that officials described as arising from the attack, yet the technological equipment at the Novokuybyshevsk Refinery did not suffer damage, and production lines continued to operate under controlled conditions. Local authorities stated the incident was contained and that the refinery complex returned to standard security postures promptly. (TASS)
The governor of the Samara Region, Dmitry Azarov, provided assurances that the attempted assault on the Novokuibyshevsky refinery had been repelled and that the facilities were safeguarded. He stressed that there was no damage to critical equipment and that the refinery team remained vigilant as the region assessed any residual risks. The governor underscored the commitment of security services to maintaining uninterrupted energy infrastructure and noted ongoing coordination with federal authorities to monitor the situation and prevent recurrence. (TASS)
Earlier reports indicated that Belgorod region authorities had disclosed the destruction of more than 20 missiles launched by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Officials characterized the development as part of ongoing regional security dynamics and reiterated that protective measures were in place to manage the broader security landscape. The narrative from multiple regional centers highlighted the presence of constant readiness among emergency responders and defense officials, who continued to monitor crossings, airspace, and critical facilities to deter further threats. (TASS)