Russian oil refinery 'completely shut down' for months following Ukrainian attack, local governor says
A Russian oil refinery in the city of Orsk has "completely" halted processing following a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the facility, with repairs expected to keep the facility out of operation for months, the local governor reported on Aug. 13.
A Russian oil refinery in Orsk has been completely halted following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to the local governor, Yevgeny Solntsev. The plant, Orsknefteorgsintez, is located over 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine in Russia's Orenburg Oblast and has an annual crude-processing capacity of 6 million tonnes. The attack occurred on August 11, damaging key infrastructure that cannot currently be restored.
The equipment is imported, and due to sanctions, repairs could take up to six months. The plant has been shut down completely, and the extent of the damage can't be independently verified. Ukraine has been launching successful deep strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, causing a domestic fuel supply crisis that has led to export bans, price hikes, and sales restrictions across Russia.
At the time of the strike, 80% of the country's 287 gas stations were operating. On August 13, Ukraine continued its barrage of attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery complex in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan.
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