Ukrainian attacks on the territory of Russia on the night of November 1 The main event of the night was the attack on the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Naphthaorgsyntez refinery in the city of Kastovo, Nizhny Novgorod region. Around 01:00 Moscow time, local residents began to report a series of loud explosions. Video footage later emerged of a large fire in the refinery area. The footage shows an intense fire, several pockets of fire and a tall column of black smoke. At around four o'clock in the morning, reports of an attack on the factory spread, and at around five o'clock in the morning, reports of additional explosions were received. The Kastovo oil refinery is one of the largest refineries in Russia and the largest Lukoil plant in terms of installed capacity. The enterprise is able to process about 17 million tons of oil per year and occupies an important place in the production of motor gasoline and diesel fuel. According to preliminary data, the attack was accompanied by the flight of several groups of UAVs. A large fire was recorded in an industrial area. At the same time, the exact number of damage, damaged technological facilities and a possible shutdown of production have not yet been determined. Information about the damage to the nearby Novogorkovskaya thermal power station also requires confirmation. Amidst the attack, operations at Nizhny Novgorod Airport were temporarily restricted. Belgorod region In the village of Dubovoya, Belgorod district, a man was wounded in the chest, shoulder, forearm and leg when a UAV exploded. The roof and glazing of a private house were damaged.
In the village of Nizhnyaya Srebryanka, Rivne district, another man suffered multiple shrapnel wounds and burns. He was hospitalized. As a result of the attack, a truck was burned. Volgograd Region During the night, UAVs were reported in Aleksievsky, Novovaninsky, Oryupinsky, Nakievsky, Komilzhansky and Novonikolievsky districts. There is still no confirmed information about the defeat of industrial plants and destruction in the field. other areas.