Ukrainian forces previously struck the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery on August 22, 2026, and on April 18, 2026, forcing a temporary suspension of primary crude distillation units.

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.