On the night of November 2, Russia's Samara region was attacked by drones. The likely target was the Samara line production and dispatch station (LPDS) – a major hub of Russia's oil transportation system. After explosions, thick black smoke was spotted in the area of the facility.

This was reported by the Astra publication based on OSINT analysis of eyewitness photos. According to journalists, local residents heard explosions and saw a column of smoke coming from the oil station.

An Astra expert verified the photos received from readers and determined their filming location. The publication concluded that the source of smoke may be connected to the territory of the Samara LPDS near the village of Prosvet.

The monitoring channel Exilenova+ also reported a repeat attack on the station and published photos and video recordings of the fire. At the same time, the exact location of the fire and the extent of possible damage have not yet been officially confirmed.

Samara Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the drone attack on the region overnight. According to him, air defense forces and mobile fire groups were operating. He did not name specific objects that could have been hit.

The Samara LPDS is one of the largest oil storage and transportation hubs in Russia. The station is part of the trunk oil pipeline transport system and has one of the largest tank farms in Europe. Its infrastructure is used for receiving, storing, blending, and further transporting oil.

This facility has already been repeatedly attacked in October 2026. In particular, on October 2, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a hit on the Samara oil hub. A fire broke out at the station then. Repeated strikes and damage to tanks on October 7 were also reported by Astra.

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the station plays an important role in forming the Urals export oil blend. Oil with different sulfur content from several Russian oil-producing regions is blended there.

There is currently no official confirmation of damage to the Samara LPDS during the November 2 attack. It is also unknown whether the incident affected the station's operations and oil transportation.

Based on materials from: Astra