Large fire erupts at Yaroslavl Oil Refinery following reported drone attack in Russia

On November 3, 2026, in Yaroslavl, Russia, a video captured a large industrial fire at the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery following a reported drone attack. In the video, bright orange and yellow flames erupt from the center of the industrial complex, while towering columns of thick, dark gray and black smoke billow into the sky, forming a dense cloud above the site. A red-and-white striped industrial smokestack stands beside the burning area, with nearby utility buildings, fences, and metal structures visible. According to reports, the attack involved 124 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which damaged the refinery's infrastructure and triggered a fire. Emergency services were working to extinguish the blaze, while two refinery employees sustained shrapnel injuries and were hospitalized. The governor also reported that debris from intercepted drones shattered windows in several apartment buildings and private homes and damaged residents' vehicles.