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Russia: Moscow refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone attack
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Russia: Moscow refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone attack

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Ukrainian drone attack disrupted operations at a Moscow oil refinery, causing a fire and damage to a key refining unit.
  • The refinery, a critical fuel supplier for Moscow, had 53% of its production capacity affected by the damage to the CDU-6 unit.
  • While the fire was controlled and emergency services stated it did not impact overall operations, the refinery's owner, Gazpromneft, did not immediately comment.

A Ukrainian drone strike has forced a Moscow oil refinery to halt operations, according to energy sector sources. The attack reportedly caused a fire and significant damage to the facility's primary refining unit, CDU-6, which processes approximately 21,400 tons of oil daily. This unit accounts for 53% of the refinery's total production capacity.

Sources indicated that the refinery is expected to resume operations using its secondary unit, which has a capacity of 18,800 tons per day. The sources requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. Local emergency services announced that the fire had been brought under control and did not affect the overall functioning of the plant.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that a facility had sustained damage, though he provided no further details. The refinery, located in the southeastern part of the Russian capital, is a vital hub for the city's fuel supply. Gazpromneft, the refinery's owner, has not yet responded to requests for comment.

In 2024, the refinery processed about 11.6 million metric tons of crude oil, averaging 230,000 barrels per day. Its production included 2.9 million tons of gasoline, 3.2 million tons of diesel, and 1.3 million tons of asphalt.

The fire has been localized, and there were no casualties. The facility's overall operation has not been affected.

— Local emergency servicesEmergency services reported on the immediate aftermath of the drone attack.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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