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strike2026-05-20 02:09 UTC🇷🇺 Oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones, Ukraine’s General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, described as the second such hit within a week. The report indicates damage to refinery infrastructure but provides no casualty figures.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-20 02:09
Reported
2026-05-20
Location
Oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Coordinates
56.3265, 44.0051
Confidence
72 / 100
Damage assessment
Refinery reportedly struck by drones; extent of damage not specified in provided text.