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01 November 2026 08:51by Ткачева Дарья

Explosions in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

On the night into Sunday, 1 November 2026, numerous explosions were recorded in the city of Kstovo in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russian Federation. This is reported by local sources.

Infrastructure damage

According to information circulated by residents of the region, a local oil refining enterprise — the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorodnaftorgsintez refinery — was likely hit. A fire broke out at the facility. As of the morning of 1 November 2026, details of the incident are being clarified.

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Lukoil facility catches fire during overnight drone attack in Kstovo

Explosions in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Infrastructure damage

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