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Drone attack on a chemical plant in Russia's Tolyatti sparks a fire

Updated 2026-10-31 · told from many outlets at once

Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian refineries in Samara Oblast after a two-week pause. A fire broke out at the Novokuybyshevsk refinery, which is located in Russia's Samara Oblast. Drone strikes hit the facility, with multiple reports of explosions and smoke.

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