Drones attack one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Perm, smoke rises over Lukoil plant

On August 21, drones launched an attack on Russia's Perm Krai, with smoke detected rising over the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery, according to Astra, which cited an OSINT analyst. The attack occurred overnight, and local authorities have yet to provide any official consequences. Temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures were also implemented at Bolshoye Savino Airport due to the drone threat, as reported by Astra.

Air raid sirens sounded in Perm the previous day, and residents in several districts reported hearing explosions.

Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez is one of Russia's largest oil refineries, processing over 13 million metric tons of crude oil annually. The plant, belonging to the Lukoil group, produces gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and lubricants, among other products. It is a crucial industrial facility in the region and one of Russia's most technologically advanced plants, supplying fuel to both domestic and export markets, as stated by Astra.

Previously, on July 29, the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery in Perm Krai, located more than 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, was targeted by drones, leading to a fire at the facility. The SBU reported that the strike hit a primary oil processing unit, which can process about 13 million metric tons of crude oil annually.