Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
Ukraine claims responsibility for drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, escalating tensions and disrupting fuel supplies
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Ukraine claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in the Volga Region and Kstovo. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. The first attack was on the Perm oil refinery, which halted operations after the August 21 drone strike. The attack was confirmed by Reuters, which cited unnamed sources.
Ukraine has also claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia’s Volga Region. The attack was confirmed by Bloomberg and Ukrainian Pravda. The Kstovo refinery is a major facility.
The attack on the Kstovo refinery occurred overnight. The current state of the Kstovo refinery is not specified. The attacks have worsened a fuel crunch in Russia.
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Sources (4)
- Russia's Perm oil refinery halted operations after August 21 drone attack, sources say Reuters · 10d ago
- Ukraine Says It Hit Major Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga Region Bloomberg.com · 10d ago
- Ukraine Hits Another Russian Refinery as Fuel Crunch Worsens Yahoo Finance · 10d ago
- Ukrainian drones behind attack on Russian Kstovo oil refinery overnight Українська правда · 10d ago
Questions people are asking
Which refineries were attacked?
The Perm oil refinery and the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia’s Volga Region.
When did the attacks occur?
The Perm refinery was attacked on August 21. The Kstovo refinery was attacked overnight on August 25.
What is the current status of the refineries?
The Perm refinery has halted operations. The current state of the Kstovo refinery is not specified.
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