Ukraine strikes Belgorod, wounds civilian

A Ukrainian SBU drone strike has caused a continuing fire at the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region.

Sources

4 verified

Location

Belgorod region, Russia

Updated

Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:17 UTC

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Synthesis · 4 sources

Ukrainian special forces have conducted a drone strike deep inside Russian territory, targeting the Gorky oil pumping station in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The attack, carried out by the SBU's Alpha unit on April 23, ignited a significant fire that continues to burn at the facility. This operation represents a Ukrainian effort to strike at Russian energy infrastructure far from the front lines. The Nizhny Novgorod region is located hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border, highlighting the reach of Kyiv's drone capabilities.

Updates · 3

3d agoПепел ➜ Белгород

The attack scope expanded to 14 settlements across three districts, with new details on extensive property damage to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure.

3d agoРадар Белгород

Russian authorities have issued a new, specific UAV attack warning for multiple districts and urban areas in the Belgorod region.

3d ago@NOELreports

The strike has been attributed to the SBU's Alpha unit and targeted the Gorky oil pumping station, causing a continuing fire.

e/eineurope · topic · T-06871cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:17 UTC · first reported 3d ago