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Ukraine Strikes Kill Foreign Workers in Russia

Ukrainian military strikes on Russian oil refineries and warehouses have killed foreign workers from India, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The attacks, which include the death of an Indian man named Ramay Anjarana in southern Moscow, have raised concerns about the safety of foreign laborers in Russia.

On October 13, 2026, Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses in Russia resulted in casualties among foreign workers. An Indian man, Ramay Anjarana, died in an attack on an oil refinery in southern Moscow. In August 2026, eight Uzbeks and one Tajik were killed in an attack in Tatarstan. A Wildberries worker from Tajikistan was also killed near Moscow in July 2026. NEXTA reported these specific names and locations, while The New York Times did not provide such details.

Where Sources Diverge

NEXTA provides specific names and locations of casualties, while NYT does not.

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An Indian man, Ramay Anjarana, died in an attack on an oil refinery in southern Moscow.

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Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.

NEXTA provides specific dates for attacks in Tatarstan and near Moscow, while NYT does not.

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In August, eight Uzbeks and one Tajik were killed in Tatarstan; in July, a Wildberries worker from Tajikistan was killed near Moscow.

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Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.

NEXTA attributes the attacks to Ukrainian military actions, while NYT does not specify the cause.

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The attacks are continuing.

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Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.

NEXTA provides a specific headline and message, while NYT does not.

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The message 'They came to Russia for work. Now they are under fire.' first appeared on NEXTA.

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Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.

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IndependentNextaOct 13, 03:30 PM
They came to Russia for work. Now they are under fire.

The New York Times: Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses deep in Russia are increasingly hitting foreign workers brought in to fill labor shortages. An Indian man, Ramay Anjarana, died in an attack on an oil refinery in southern Moscow; in August, eight Uzbeks and one Tajik were killed in Tatarstan; in July, a Wildberries worker from Tajikistan was killed near Moscow. The attacks are continuing [...]. The message 'They came to Russia for work. Now they are under fire.' first appeared on NEXTA.

IndependentNew York TimesOct 13, 01:01 PM
They Came to Russia for Work. Now They Are Under Fire.

Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.