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world5 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine widens strikes on Russian oil network as deadly Luhansk college attack unfolds

Ukraine says its forces struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery about 700 km from the border as part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russia’s oil revenue, and says 11 Russian oil facilities have been hit this month, including Kirishi. In a separate incident, Ukrainian drones hit the Starobilsk Professional College in Russian‑controlled Luhansk, killing at least six, injuring 39 and leaving 15 missing; Russia calls it a terrorist act and an emergency UN Security Council session was planned amid civilian casualties.

via France 24|

#drones #luhansk #oil-refinery

world6 days ago•1 min saved

Drone strike ignites fire at Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region

A fire broke out at the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region after a drone attack. Authorities closed airspace at all altitudes and activated the Kovyor emergency aviation protocol. The refinery, part of Rosneft, processes about 7–8.5 million tonnes of oil annually. Ukrainian forces had hit several major oil facilities in Russia overnight, including the Syzran refinery where fires were reported.

via Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency|

#drone-attack #oil-refinery #rosneft

world7 days ago•7 min saved

Drones Target Russia's Oil Infrastructure as Perm Seeks Divine Protection

Ukrainian forces struck major Russian oil infrastructure, including the Yaroslavl-3 pumping station and refining facilities in the Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as part of efforts to disrupt Moscow's fuel supply; Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces confirmed involvement, while Russia claimed most drones were shot down and injuries were avoided. In Perm, Orthodox priests organized a procession to seek protection from drone attacks after recent strikes on local energy facilities, with authorities noting ongoing investigations and that some repairs at affected plants could take weeks.

via Kyiv Post|

#drones #oil-refinery #perm

war8 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine claims strike hits Russia’s large oil refinery and pumping station

Ukraine says its forces struck Russia's Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo and the nearby Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station on May 18–19, potentially shrinking Moscow's fuel capacity; the refinery is among Russia's largest (about 17 million tons annually) and provides gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel for the military, though the full extent of damage remains unclear, while Russia reported drone incidents in Yaroslavl and near Moscow with no casualties.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#lukoil #oil-refinery #russia

world18 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Claims Third Long-Range Strike Hits Russia’s Perm Refinery

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery and a nearby pumping station in Perm, Russia—more than 1,500 km from Ukraine—marking the refinery’s third strike. The attack reportedly caused a fire at a primary oil processing unit and damaged a storage tank, part of Kyiv’s broader effort to disrupt Russia’s fuel supply and military logistics.

via Kyiv Post|

#long-range-strike #oil-refinery #permnefteorgsintez

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Clashes force shutdown of Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery

Libya’s largest oil refinery at Zawiya was shut down and employees evacuated after heavy clashes and shelling near the complex, with authorities declaring an emergency; the NOC says fuel supplies will continue normally as security operations target armed groups nearby.

via Al Jazeera|

#armed-conflict #evacuation #libya

world22 days ago•1 min saved

Ukraine hits Kinef refinery in Russia, forcing shutdown

Ukraine's drones struck the Kirishi oil refinery (Kinef) in Russia's Leningrad Region, forcing its shutdown after three of four processing units were damaged; repair time is unknown. Kinef, owned by Surgutneftegas, is the largest refinery in European Russia and accounted for about 7% of Russia's oil output in 2025. Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted Kinef during the war, with a major attack last reported on March 26, 2026.

via Meduza|

#drone-strike #kinef #oil-refinery

world26 days ago•6 min saved

Oil spills and smoke sweep Tuapse as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea refinery

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russia’s Black Sea refinery in Tuapse, triggering fires, an oil spill, and thick smoke that forced evacuations and disrupted the town’s tourism season as cleanup crews and volunteers battle pollution and authorities warn residents about air quality.

via NBC News|

#environmental-disaster #oil-refinery #oil-spill

world28 days ago•6 min saved

Ukrainian drone strikes spark ecological crisis at Tuapse refinery

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery, triggering fires and a toxic black rain as oil spills contaminate the Tuapse River and the Black Sea; residents evacuated, volunteers cleaned wildlife and beaches, and experts warn the environmental damage could persist for years, signaling an escalating campaign against Russia’s oil infrastructure.

via Al Jazeera|

#black-rain #environmental-disaster #oil-refinery

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Drones Ignite Tuapse Refinery, Shaking Russia’s Black Sea Oil Hub

Ukrainian drones hit the Tuapse Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, sparking a large fire and causing civilian casualties, including two children; the Rosneft refinery processes about 12 million tons of petroleum products annually and is a key export hub via the Port of Tuapse, which accounts for up to 10% of Russia’s petroleum-product exports. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strike as part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign against Russia’s oil infrastructure.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#casualties #oil-refinery #russia

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Ukrainian drones target Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia’s largest facilities, overnight, as part of a broader wave of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure; Russia says it shot down 155 Ukrainian drones across 16 regions, while Kyiv targets oil facilities to disrupt Moscow’s war effort, with prior strikes on oil terminals in Ust-Luga and Primorsk and the Kirishi refinery, signaling a sustained campaign with potential global oil-price implications.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drones #oil-refinery #russia

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Drone Strike Hits Major Russian Refinery in Leningrad Region

Ukrainian drones reportedly damaged the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery in Russia's Leningrad region, with 21 drones intercepted and no casualties reported. The Surgutneftegaz subsidiary processes about 350,000 barrels per day (roughly 7% of Russia’s refining capacity) and the strike follows recent attacks on oil terminals that disrupted exports, as Russia claims to have shot down hundreds of drones nationwide— underscoring ongoing efforts to pressure Moscow’s energy revenue and influence global markets.

via The Moscow Times|

#drones #energy-exports #oil-refinery

israel-news2 months ago•14 min saved

Haifa’s Bazan refinery deemed ticking risk after Iranian strike

An Iranian missile strike near Israel’s Bazan refinery in Haifa Bay caused limited damage and no hazardous leak, but experts warn the plant’s location in a densely populated area creates a persistent risk of air contamination, possible evacuations if hit harder, and potential fuel-supply disruption if its operations are compromised.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bazan #environmental-risk #haifa

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Drones strike Russian Afipsky refinery, sparking large fire

Ukraine says its drones hit Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, igniting a large fire; the plant processes about 6.25 million tons of crude annually (roughly 2% of Russia’s refining output). A separate drone strike damaged Port Kavkaz, injuring three people and damaging a vessel. Russia claims air defenses intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Kyiv says a hit on the refinery was recorded as it continues strikes on oil infrastructure.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drone-attack #krasnodar-krai #oil-refinery

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Reliance backing touted for US oil refinery, says Trump

Trump asserts that India's Reliance Industries will back the United States' first new oil refinery in 50 years, signaling a major energy investment and closer US-India economic ties.

via Financial Times|

#business #energy #oil-refinery