Ukraine attacked today with drones several energy facilities in the central Russian republic of Bashkortostan, reported in the “Telegram” application. the governor of the region, Radii Khabirov, quoted by Reuters.
The three-drone attack caused minimal damage. There are no casualties.
Khabirov did not specify which sites were attacked, but Bashneft is based in Bashkortostan. – a major oil company controlled by the leading Russian company – “Rosneft”, notes Reuters.
„Bashneft“ has several refineries in the region and plays an important role in Russia's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine regularly attacks Russian energy infrastructure in an attempt to strike at Russia's economy and its ability to finance the war.
Meanwhile, three flights were canceled from the airport in Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan – for Surgut, Yekaterinburg and Moscow, TASS reported.
The press service of the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport - Roasaviatsia reported that the work at the local airport was limited to ensure the safety of civilian flights.
All restrictions have now been lifted.
Ufa is located far from Ukraine, more than 1,500 kilometers east of the Russian capital Moscow.