On September 22, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strikes on two key oil refineries in the Russian Federation: 'Bashneft-UNPZ' in Ufa and the Kuybyshev Refinery in Samara. Fires have been reported at both facilities.
Details of the Strike on 'Bashneft-UNPZ'
The oil refinery 'Bashneft-UNPZ', located in Bashkortostan, has a processing capacity of approximately 7.5 million tons of oil per year. According to the General Staff, the strike occurred during the night of September 22, and a fire has already been reported on the premises of the refinery.
Kuybyshev Refinery Hit
The Kuybyshev Refinery, which is one of the largest facilities in the Samara region and is part of the structure of PJSC 'NK Rosneft', has also been hit. The refinery's processing capacity is about 7 million tons of oil per year. Similar to 'Bashneft-UNPZ', a fire has been reported at the Kuybyshev Refinery as well.
Right to Self-Defense
The General Staff emphasizes that these strikes are carried out by Ukraine in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognizes the right to self-defense. This underscores that the actions of the Ukrainian forces have a legal basis in the context of the ongoing conflict.