Drones hit Saratov, explosions and fires rage in city - video

The residents heard multiple explosions overnight. Photos and videos posted online showed air defense activity, flashes in the sky, and a large fire.

Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin issued a warning about a drone threat around 2:00 a.m., and later, at 5:00 a.m., said the attack caused damage to “civilian infrastructure.” He did not mention the refinery directly.

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that its air defenses “destroyed” 216 drones overnight, including 45 over Saratov Oblast.

Meanwhile, a fire broke out overnight at one of Russia’s largest export oil terminals — Sheskharis, located near the port of Novorossiysk.