Ukraine’s Drones Threaten Russian Oil Industry With Refinery Strikes

Ukraine’s Drones Threaten Russian Oil Industry With Refinery Strikes

Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion has entered a new phase, pitting homegrown drone technology against a 2,000 kilometer (1,200 mile) swathe of largely Soviet-era oil facilities. At least nine major refineries have been successfully attacked this year, currently taking offline 11% of the country’s total capacity by some estimates. As the conflict at the front … Read more

Russia’s Ryazan Oil Refinery on Fire After Drone Attack

Russia’s Ryazan Oil Refinery on Fire After Drone Attack

Fire erupted at Rosneft PJSC’s largest oil refinery after a drone strike, as Ukraine unleashed fresh attacks on Russia that President Vladimir Putin claimed were part of attempts to disrupt this week’s presidential election. “The Ryazan refinery was hit by a drone. The impact started a fire,” Ryazan regional Governor Pavel Malkov said Wednesday on … Read more