Forbes: Ukraine’s drones knock out another 5% of Russia’s oil refining, total loss hits 10%
Ukraine’s military has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, with the latest attack on the Ryazan facility, 100 miles south of Moscow. The blast triggered a blaze that reportedly scorched the refinery’s primary oil procession unit.
This strike is part of an ongoing effort to weaken Russia’s energy sector, which plays a crucial role in funding its war effort.
/1. Strong fire on the territory of the Russian Ryazan oil refinery. After tonight’s drone attack.
Ryazan oil refinery processed 13.1 million metric tons (262,000 barrels per day), or almost 5% of Russia's total refining throughput in 2024.
It produced 2.2 million tons of… pic.twitter.com/DMOrcHFxcM— Special Kherson Cat![]()