Ufa

Ufa is a city in Russia that houses a major oil refinery. This refinery has recently become newsworthy due to being targeted in Ukrainian strikes aimed at disrupting Russia's war economy. These strikes, reported in March 2026, are part of a broader Ukrainian campaign to target Russian energy infrastructure, particularly oil refineries and export terminals. The refinery in Ufa, located over 1,400 km from the Ukrainian border, was reportedly hit by drones, resulting in fires and damage. The attacks on facilities like the Ufa refinery are intended to impact Russia's ability to finance its military operations by reducing its oil export capacity. The targeting of Ufa highlights the increasing reach of Ukrainian drone strikes and the escalating conflict's impact on Russian economic assets.