Ukrainian attack halts operation of Russian Novoshakhtinsk refinery again
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 11:53

The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast has suspended operations following attacks that damaged its equipment.
Source: Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, on Telegram
Quote: "In 2024, it [the refinery – ed.] processed, by various estimates, up to 3 million tonnes of oil, although it has the capacity to process 7.5 million tonnes. However, attacks prevented it from operating at full capacity."
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Details: Kovalenko stated that equipment at the refinery was damaged, and it is currently unable to resume operations.
Background:
- On 13 March 2024, drones of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) attacked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery for the first time, causing the suspension of the facility's operations.
- On the night of 5-6 June 2024, a series of explosions rocked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, causing a fire.
- On the night of 18-19 December 2024, Russia's Rostov Oblast was allegedly targeted by seven drones. A fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery was later reported on social media.
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