Russia’s Second Largest Oil Refinery Suddenly Goes Dark After Devastating Drone Strike
Russia’s second-largest oil refinery has suspended operations after a series of drone strikes caused major damage to critical processing infrastructure, dealing another blow…
Russia’s second-largest oil refinery has suspended operations after a series of drone strikes caused major damage to critical processing infrastructure, dealing another blow to the country’s energy sector.
The refinery, located in Kirishi in Russia’s Leningrad region, plays a central role in the nation’s fuel production network. With an annual processing capacity of about 20.1 million tonnes of oil, the facility is one of the most important assets in Russia’s refining industry and a major component of Surgutneftegaz’s operations.
The shutdown follows repeated attacks that severely affected the plant’s ability to function. Three of its…



