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Fires and explosions hit Russian oil facilities in Samara and Volgograd

Original: Transneft hub ablaze after explosions in Samara, fire breaks out near oil refinery, chemical plant in Volgograd In Russi

A major fire broke out at a Transneft pipeline hub in Samara, Russia, reportedly following explosions. The facility is described as the largest tank farm in Europe. Separately, fires were reported near an oil refinery and a chemical plant in Volgograd. The incidents come amid ongoing attacks on Russian energy infrastructure linked to the war in Ukraine, though responsibility has not been confirmed.

Why now: Fires at major Russian oil infrastructure continue amid the war, raising questions about strikes on energy targets.

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• Transneft hub ablaze after explosions in Samara, fire breaks out near oil refinery, chemical plant in Volgograd In Russia's Samara, the same-name linear production and dispatch station, which is the largest tank farm in Europe and part of the Transneft system, was likely… · Ukrinform@rss.anyfeed.cc

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