Explosion reported in Samara, Russia
Ukrainian drones have struck the Novokuybyshevsk petrochemical plant in Russia's Samara region, igniting part of the facility.

Ukrainian drones have struck the Novokuybyshevsk petrochemical plant in Russia's Samara region, igniting part of the facility.

Video footage confirms the explosion was caused by a UAV detonating inside a building.
New details confirm the drone was Ukrainian and crashed into a residential building, causing casualties and damaging multiple apartments and cars.
Video footage shows the aftermath of the UAV strike on the residential building in Samara.
The drone strike specifically targeted industrial enterprises in Novokuibyshevsk, Samara Region, killing one person and causing significant damage to a residential building and surrounding structures.
The attack specifically targeted the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery, confirming the industrial nature of the strike.
The regional governor confirmed the strike and preliminary analysis indicates a fuel additive production unit was hit.