On February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the city of Ukhta, located in the Republic of Komi, a fire broke out at the Lukoil-Ukhtaneftepererabotka oil refinery as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones. This was reported by the head of Komi, Rostislav Goldstein, confirming information about the incident.
According to Goldstein, there were no casualties or injuries as a result of the attack. Emergency services are currently working at the scene to eliminate the consequences of the fire.
Local residents heard explosions and saw smoke in the area of the refinery. Some sources report that the atmospheric vacuum distillation unit at the plant was affected by the attack. It has also been reported that an evacuation of visitors from the "Yarmarka" Shopping Center and part of educational institutions has begun in Ukhta.
Official Statements and Reactions
The press service of the Emergencies Ministry of Komi also confirmed the fact of the attack on the plant. For safety reasons, Rosaviatsia has closed the local airport as the air danger regime remains in effect. The governor urged residents not to post videos and photos of the aftermath of the event on social media to avoid spreading panic.
Background
It is worth noting that this is not the first strike on the refinery in Ukhta; it was also targeted in an attack last August. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, on the night of February 12, Ukrainian air defense systems recorded the destruction of over a hundred drones attempting to attack various facilities in a number of Russian regions, including the Tambov region.
It has been noted that Ukhta is located nearly 2000 km from the border with Ukraine, but drone attacks are becoming increasingly common. The Ukrainian government continues to assert the need to protect its territories and civilians from threats posed by Russian aggression.
