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Ukraine drone hits maternity hospital in Russia

The Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia continues to burn following a Ukrainian drone strike that hit a maternity hospital.

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3 verified
Location
Novokuibyshevsk, Samara Region, Russia
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 11:55 UTC
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A Ukrainian drone strike crashed into a maternity hospital in Novokuibyshevsk, Russia, blowing out windows and forcing evacuations. The attack also ignited a fire at the nearby Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery, which continues to burn as reporters on the scene document the ongoing blaze. This incident is part of Ukraine's broader campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure, with previous strikes hitting facilities like the Syzran refinery in the same region. The fire underscores the persistent threat to Russia's critical oil assets amid the ongoing conflict.
Updates · 2
18 AprSupernova+

New video footage shows the moment of impact on the maternity hospital, though the UAV type remains unknown.

18 AprSupernova+

Reporters on the scene confirm the Novokuibyshevsk refinery fire is still burning, adding new visual evidence to the ongoing situation.

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