Mass Drone Raid Hits Orenburg Gas Giant 1,500 km From Ukraine, Russia’s Only Helium Plant Ablaze

kyivpost.com·Julia Struck-Feshchenko·2026-06-24T10:44:16.000Z
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A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a major gas processing plant in Russia's Orenburg region, causing fires and temporarily shutting down nearby airports. Russian officials confirmed the attack and accused Ukraine of orchestrating it, while emphasizing no casualties were reported. The plant, far from the front lines, is a key facility for gas and helium production.

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