Ukrainian drone attack halts operation of Russian Novoshakhtinsk refinery again
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Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:53:19 +0200
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russias Rostov Oblast has suspended operations following drone attacks that damaged its equipment.
Source Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation at Ukraines National Security and Defence Council, on Telegram Quote In 2024, it the refinery ed.
processed, by various estimates, up to 3 million tonnes of oil, although it has the capacity to process 7.5 million tonnes.
However, attacks prevented it from operating at full capacity.
Details Kovalenko stated that equipment at the refinery was damaged, and it is currently unable to resume operations.
Background On 13 March 2024, drones of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine DIU attacked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery for the first time, causing the suspension of the facilitys operations.
On the night of 56 June 2024, a series of explosions rocked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russias Rostov Oblast, causing a fire.
On the night of 1819 December 2024, Russias Rostov Oblast was allegedly targeted by seven drones.
A fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery was later reported on social media.
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