The Salavat complex was the last major gasoline producer in Russia that had not been struck by Ukrainian forces in 2026.

Drones reportedly attacked a major oil refinery in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan on July 14, causing explosions and sending plumes of smoke over the facility.

Explosions and a fire have been reported after a drone attack on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan.