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Explosions shake Bryansk, Ryazan, and Yeysk, military airfield hit

Explosions rang out across several Russian oblasts overnight, local public channels reported on May 15.

15 May, 08:08 AM

Series of explosions and fire shake Russia’s Ryazan

At least ten explosions rocked the Russian cities of Ryazan and Skopin overnight, the Exilenova+ Telegram channel reported early on Oct. 23.

23 October 2025, 08:28 AM

Ryazan oil refinery output halved after Ukrainian drone attack

The Ryazan Refinery, operated by Russia’s state-owned oil giant Rosneft, had to cut its throughput capacity by half after being damaged in a recent Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reported on Aug. 4, citing sources.

5 August 2025, 01:09 AM

Powerful blast and fire as drones strike oil refinery in Russia’s Novokuibyshevsk

Drones struck an oil refinery in Novokuibyshevsk in Russia’s Samara Oblast, sparking a large fire on Aug. 2.

2 August 2025, 11:17 AM

Dozens of coffins with Russian soldiers arrive in Ryazan - video

Coffins carrying the bodies of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine continue to arrive in Russian cities, including Ryazan, following Russia’s full-scale invasion, Yurii Butusov, Censor.NET editor-in-chief, wrote on Telegram on April 10.

10 April 2025, 12:20 PM

Ryazan refinery stopped after Ukrainian drone strike

The Ryazan oil refinery, operated by Rosneft and among the top five largest refineries in Russia, has halted oil processing after a recent attack by Ukrainian drones, independent Russian newspaper The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 11:38 PM

Ukrainian General Staff confirms strike on Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery

In an overnight operation, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia, confirmed by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Telegram on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 12:58 PM

Drones set ablaze major Russian refinery for third time in 2025 - Video

Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery has been targeted by drones for the third time since the beginning of 2025, the Astra Telegram channel wrote early on Feb. 24, citing eyewitness reports of explosions and posting video of the fire.

24 February 2025, 10:43 AM

Ryazan oil refinery stopped after Ukrainian drone attacks

Russia’s Ryazan Oil Refinery has ceased operations following an attack by Ukrainian drones late last week, Reuters reported on Jan. 27.

27 January 2025, 10:26 PM

Ukrainian drones target major Russian oil refinery in Ryazan

Drones of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service and Special Operations Forces targeted the Ryazan Oil Refining Company, one of Russia's largest refineries, causing fires in at least three storage tanks on Jan. 24, sources within the Defense Forces told NV.

24 January 2025, 01:30 PM

Key Russian oil hub and nearby power plant in flames - Video

Rosneft’s oil refinery and the Novo-Ryazanskaya Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in the Russian administrative center of Ryazan were targeted in a drone attack late on Jan. 23, the Astra Telegram channel wrote, posting photos and videos of massive fires at both facilities.

24 January 2025, 09:03 AM

Russian airbase targeted in Ryazan Oblast, no casualties reported

Explosions shook the Dyagilevo area of Ryazan Oblast, home to a local military airbase, Russian Telegram channel Astra wrote early on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 08:02 AM

Fire erupts near Ryazan power station in Russia following reported 'bang' — video

A fire broke out near the Ryazan GRES in Russia, reportedly preceded by a "bang," according to the Astra Telegram channel on Aug. 28.

28 August 2024, 04:48 PM

Ryazan oil refinery and military airfield targeted by drone attacks

Powerful explosions rocked Russia’s Ryazan Oblast in the early hours of July 27. Locals reported that Russian air defense systems were targeting drones near the oil refinery and the Dyagilevo military airfield, according to the Astra Telegram channel.

27 July 2024, 12:34 PM

Ukraine's military intelligence behind successful drone strike on Russia's Ryazan oil refinery

The successful drone attack on Russia's Ryazan oil refinery overnight on May 1 was a special operation of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), RBC-Ukraine sources reported.

1 May 2024, 01:00 PM

Russia wakes up to another oil refinery ablaze for second straight day — photos, video

For a second straight day, Russia wakes up to an oil refinery ablaze as a suspected drone attack caused several explosions and ignited a major fire at a refinery in Ryazan Oblast early on March 13, the Baza Telegram channel reported.

13 March 2024, 09:15 AM

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