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Volgograd refinery shuts down as Ukrainian drones ignite fires at Yaroslavl-3 and other oil sites
war-in-ukraine1 month ago

Volgograd refinery shuts down as Ukrainian drones ignite fires at Yaroslavl-3 and other oil sites

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery, causing a fire and halting production; fires also broke out at the Yaroslavl-3 pumping station and two oil reservoirs. The attacks targeted key oil infrastructure including the Surgut-Polotsk pipeline hub, with other strikes on drones control points and military logistics facilities. Russia’s oil-and-gas assets have become a recurring target, with an estimated toll of around $100 billion in losses, and authorities reported traffic disruptions near Yaroslavl.

Ukraine strikes Moscow-bound Russian oil hub, SBU says
war1 month ago

Ukraine strikes Moscow-bound Russian oil hub, SBU says

Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike overnight against the Vtorovo oil pumping and dispatching station in Vladimir Oblast, a Transneft facility that ships crude to Moscow and fuels its airports; the SBU said the Alpha unit carried out the attack under President Zelensky’s orders, causing a large fire, and the strike occurred as Russia mounted a major attack on Kyiv, underscoring Ukraine’s ongoing effort to disrupt Russian fuel production and exports.

Drones strike Russia's Gorky oil pumping station, disrupting logistics
war2 months ago

Drones strike Russia's Gorky oil pumping station, disrupting logistics

Ukrainian drones hit the Gorky oil pumping station in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, damaging three storage tanks and sparking a large fire that officials say could disrupt main pipelines, refinery throughput, and budget revenues; the attack occurred amid a broader wave of drone strikes across Russia and Crimea, with other targets reported in Samara and Melitopol.

Russian Oil Executive's Fall Sparks Concerns Over Safety and Elite Risks
world1 year ago

Russian Oil Executive's Fall Sparks Concerns Over Safety and Elite Risks

The vice president of Russia's Transneft, Andrei Badalov, died after reportedly falling from his window in Moscow, with preliminary investigations suggesting suicide amid a series of unexplained deaths among Russian energy executives since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His death highlights ongoing concerns about safety and transparency in Russia's energy sector.

Cross-Border Drone Attacks Escalate Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine.
international-conflict3 years ago

Cross-Border Drone Attacks Escalate Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine.

A Ukrainian drone allegedly targeted a major oil pipeline station operated by Transneft in Russian territory, according to a post by a Russian government official. The pipeline, known as Druzhba, is one of the largest in the world and provides oil to European nations. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for over a year, with numerous cross-border strikes reported. Ukrainian officials have yet to accept or deny responsibility for the strike.