Ukrainian drone attack halts operation of Russian Novoshakhtinsk refinery again
Pravda Ukraine
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast has suspended operations following drone attacks that damaged its equipment.
Source: Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, on Telegram
Quote: “In 2024, it [the refinery – ed.] processed, by various estimates, up to 3 million tonnes of oil, although it has the capacity to process 7.5 million tonnes. However, attacks prevented it from operating at full capacity.”
Details: Kovalenko stated that equipment at the refinery was damaged, and it is currently unable to resume operations.
Background:
- On 13 March 2024, drones of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) attacked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery for the first time, causing the suspension of the facility’s operations.
- On the night of 5-6 June 2024, a series of explosions rocked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, causing a fire.
- On the night of 18-19 December 2024, Russia’s Rostov Oblast was allegedly targeted by seven drones. A fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery was later reported on social media.
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