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Drone Strike Hits Industrial Site Near Moscow, Ukraine Claims Major Refinery Targeted
By AFP
Russia said on Sunday, November 1, 2026, that a drone struck an "industrial enterprise" east of Moscow overnight. Gleb Nikitin, governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, reported a "massive drone attack" during the night, during which an "industrial enterprise in the Kstovo district sustained significant damage." He added that "more than 100 drones were destroyed" and that, according to preliminary information, there were no casualties, but did not specify the plant’s activities. Ukrainian media reported an attack on the Kstovo oil refinery, describing it as "one of Russia's largest oil refineries, producing fuel and lubricants." Moscow said on Friday, October 30, 2026, that Ukraine had resumed its strikes on Russian oil refineries after a pause of several days. Senior Russian official Alexander Novak told a reporter from state TV that Ukraine had resumed attacks on Russian plants, hitting three oil refineries and one gas‑chemical complex. Kyiv has repeatedly struck Russian oil and gas sites in retaliation for Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since Moscow began its offensive there in February 2022. U.S. President Donald Trump had been pressuring Kyiv for weeks to stop such attacks, blaming them for the rising cost of diesel. Published - November 01, 2026 09:57 pm IST
Frequently asked questions
What industrial site was targeted in the drone strike near Moscow?
The strike hit an industrial enterprise in the Kstovo district east of Moscow, identified by Ukrainian media as the Kstovo oil refinery, one of Russia's largest refineries.
How many drones were destroyed in the attack?
Governor Gleb Nikitin reported that more than 100 drones were destroyed during the attack.
Were there any casualties reported from the strike?
Preliminary information indicated that there were no casualties.