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Drone strike sparks fire at major Russian oil refinery

A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly caused a fire at one of Russia's major oil refineries, which processes about 15 million tonnes of crude oil annually.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 28, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC.

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Damage to major Russian refining capacity could affect fuel production and signal continued attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly strike major Russian oil refinery

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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, causing major fire in Leningrad region

Reports indicate Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region, triggering a large fire. Other reports discuss calls in Moscow for harsher strikes and tactical nuclear weapons, but do not establish their use.

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Aug 31, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC

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The Moscow Oil Refinery halted crude processing after a September 20 Ukrainian drone strike damaged both primary crude-processing units, according to reporting citing industry sources. Repairs could take several weeks, while Ukraine separately said attacks had disabled more than 45% of Russia’s refining capacity.

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Sep 22, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC

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