Russian Oil Refinery Attacks Continue
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Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause, Russia's deputy prime minister said Friday, warning the strikes could reduce Moscow's planned diesel exports.
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In Nizhny Novgorod region, however, Governor Gleb Nikitin said a large-scale overnight Ukrainian drone attack caused "significant damage" to an industrial facility.
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On Sunday, Russia reported that a drone attack hit an industrial facility east of Moscow in the Nizhny Novgorod region, causing significant damage but no casualties. Ukrainian media claimed that the target was actually one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Kstovo, which produces fuel and lubricants. This incident follows recent strikes by Ukraine on Russian oil facilities as part of its ongoing retaliation for…
Russia says drone hit 'industrial enterprise' near Moscow, Kyiv claims hit major refinery →2 articles from The Hindu on this storyAn oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack. Russian officials reported intercepting over 1,000 Ukrainian drones across various regions during the night.
Russian oil refinery struck as Ukraine renews drone attacks →Russian authorities are responding to a significant drone attack that damaged an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region, which is home to one of Russia's largest oil refineries. Governor Gleb Nikitin reported over 100 drones were destroyed and opened a criminal case on terrorism charges. Ukrainian media identified the Kstovo oil refinery as being affected by a large fire and explosions.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian official says oil refinery hit in ‘massive’ drone attack →Russia has initiated a terrorism investigation following a drone attack on an industrial site in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The governor of the area described damage as significant but did not specify which facility was targeted. Ukrainian media identified the attacked facility as the Kstovo oil refinery, emphasizing its importance to Russia's energy infrastructure.
Russia opens terrorism case over Ukraine oil refinery attack →Russian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians in four regions on Sunday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones damaged a major industrial facility in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, though the specific target was not disclosed by either side. Russian authorities reported downing 235 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine claimed to have shot down 371 out…
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility →Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite pressure from US President Donald Trump before midterm elections, with Ukrainian officials denying they agreed to a ceasefire for 30 days as reported by The Wall Street Journal. On Sunday, Russia's Kstovo refinery and another in Samara were struck, prompting Kremlin complaints that Ukraine is ignoring US demands. Meanwhile, the six-day local ceasefire…
Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries →Analysis
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Kyiv has repeatedly struck Russian oil and gas sites in retaliation for Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since Moscow began its offensive there in February 2022.
- 1 Nov
In Nizhny Novgorod region, however, Governor Gleb Nikitin said a large-scale overnight Ukrainian drone attack caused "significant damage" to an industrial facility.
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1 Nov Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineriesUkraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite pressure from US President Donald Trump before midterm elections, with Ukrainian officials denying they agreed to a ceasefire for 30 days as reported by The Wall Street Journal. On Sunday, Russia's Kstovo refinery and another in Samara were struck, prompting Kremlin complaints that Ukraine is ignoring US demands. Meanwhile, the six-day local ceasefire…The Guardian
1 Nov Russia says drone hit 'industrial enterprise' near Moscow, Kyiv claims hit major refineryOn Sunday, Russia reported that a drone attack hit an industrial facility east of Moscow in the Nizhny Novgorod region, causing significant damage but no casualties. Ukrainian media claimed that the target was actually one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Kstovo, which produces fuel and lubricants. This incident follows recent strikes by Ukraine on Russian oil facilities as part of its ongoing retaliation for…The Hindu- 1 Nov Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facilityRussian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians in four regions on Sunday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones damaged a major industrial facility in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, though the specific target was not disclosed by either side. Russian authorities reported downing 235 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine claimed to have shot down 371 out…The Straits Times
1 Nov Russia opens terrorism case over Ukraine oil refinery attackRussia has initiated a terrorism investigation following a drone attack on an industrial site in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The governor of the area described damage as significant but did not specify which facility was targeted. Ukrainian media identified the attacked facility as the Kstovo oil refinery, emphasizing its importance to Russia's energy infrastructure.ABC News (AU)
1 Nov Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian official says oil refinery hit in ‘massive’ drone attackRussian authorities are responding to a significant drone attack that damaged an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region, which is home to one of Russia's largest oil refineries. Governor Gleb Nikitin reported over 100 drones were destroyed and opened a criminal case on terrorism charges. Ukrainian media identified the Kstovo oil refinery as being affected by a large fire and explosions.The Independent
30 Oct Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, Russia saysRussia's deputy prime minister for energy issues announced on Friday that Ukraine has resumed striking Russian oil refineries after a brief pause. According to Novak, three oil refineries and one gas-chemical complex were targeted overnight, potentially reducing Russia’s planned diesel exports. The attack reportedly killed two people at an oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia, which is located 800 kilometers…The Hindu
30 Oct Russian oil refinery struck as Ukraine renews drone attacksAn oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack. Russian officials reported intercepting over 1,000 Ukrainian drones across various regions during the night.Al Jazeera
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