Fire Rages for Second Day at Russia’s Key Oil Hub After Ukrainian Strike
Russia's oil supply is under attack, sparking a devastating fire at a key oil hub.
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Millions of people are likely to feel the pinch of rising fuel prices as a fire rages for the second day at Russia's key oil hub. The Ryazan oil refinery, which supplies aviation fuel and diesel to the Russian military, was reportedly targeted in a drone attack.
According to the Ukrainian Drones Set Russian Oil Refinery Ablaze, Strike Wildberries Hub in Massive Overnight Raid, this is not an isolated incident, as the Ukrainian Defense Forces have been working to disable Russia's major oil refineries. The question now is how long it will take for the refinery to recover and whether this attack will have a lasting impact on Russia's oil production.
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The reporting (5)
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Putin Humiliated With Explosive Double BlowThe Daily Beast · 22h ago
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Fire breaks out at Ryazan oil refinery supplying aviation fuel and diesel to Russian military after drone attackУкраїнська правда · 22h ago
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Russian oil refinery in Ryazan reportedly targeted in drone attackThe Kyiv Independent · 22h ago
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What is the extent of the damage?
Coverage does not yet specify the extent of the damage or the duration of the fire.
How many oil refineries have been targeted?
According to the Defense Forces, 15 of Russia's 38 major oil refineries have been put out of operation.
What is the potential impact on fuel prices?
Millions of people are likely to feel the pinch of rising fuel prices.
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