Giant Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia's Arctic Region, Cause Oil Refinery Fire
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February 12, 2026
A fire erupted at an oil refinery in the Komi Republic following a reported strike involving unmanned aerial vehicles attributed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to a statement by acting regional head Rostislav Goldstein.
Fire Reported at Refinery in Ukhta
Goldstein stated that the incident occurred at a refinery facility in the city of Ukhta. Emergency and operational services were dispatched to the scene. Preliminary information indicated that there were no casualties.
Initial reports suggested that the region may have been targeted by heavy aircraft-type drones, with some sources identifying the UAVs as belonging to the "Lyutyi” class. Such drones are described as having a wingspan of nearly seven meters and a length exceeding four meters.
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