Ukrainian drones took Ryazan’s blending unit after knocking out two of its four crude units
Satellite imagery in August showed half the plant's primary distillation capacity already out of action.
On 6 September, Ukrainian drones targeted the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia, causing a fire in one of its core units. This unit, known as Izomalk-2-LIN-800, plays a crucial role in converting low-octane oil into high-octane blending components that produce higher-grade gasoline for the plant. The refinery, owned by Rosneft, is one of Russia's largest with a capacity of approximately 17 million tons of crude oil annually. It produces various fuels, including motor gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene, and fuel oil.
Russian authorities acknowledged the fire at the Ryazan refinery without specifying the location. Notably, this was not the first time the unit faced an attack - it was struck again in December 2025, leading to significant damage. Prior to this attack in May 2026, the refinery had already lost around 90-100% of its refining capacity due to earlier drone strikes on other critical units, including ELOU-AVT-3, ELOU-AVT-6, and AVT-1.
The impact of these drone strikes extends beyond Russia's borders, affecting fuel supplies to Central Asian markets. The Ukrainian Defense Forces have been steadily pushing long-range drones deeper into Russia, targeting refineries, pipelines, and export terminals to disrupt fuel movement and oil income that supports the war effort.
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