In a meaningful escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted the Russia shut down after Ukrainian drone …”>Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region on the night of december 19th. The attack resulted in a major fire at the facility, according to reports.
The Ukrainian military confirmed the strike, stating, “Another strategic facility of the Russian occupiers has been hit. This is the only oil refinery operating in the Rostov region. It is used to meet the needs of the Russian armed forces.”
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery, wiht a processing capacity of 7.5 million tons of oil annually, produces a range of fuels including fuel oil, furnace oil, diesel, and gasoline. The fire, specifically at the ELOU-AVT-2.5 catalytic cracking unit, highlights the precision of the Ukrainian operation.
This attack comes amidst a reported wave of drone strikes across Russia. the russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 84 drones were intercepted,with 36 reportedly downed over the Rostov region.The timing and location of these events suggest a coordinated effort by Ukrainian forces.
The impact of this strike on the Russian military’s fuel supply and overall war effort remains to be seen. Analysts will be closely monitoring the situation for any significant disruptions to Russian logistics and operations. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Russia in maintaining its military capabilities in the face of sustained Ukrainian counteroffensives.
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The provided text states that the Novoshakhtinsk refinery has a processing capacity of 7.5 million tons of oil annually and produces a range of fuels including fuel oil, furnace oil, diesel, and gasoline. [1] It also mentions that the fire was specifically at the ELOU-AVT-2.5 catalytic cracking unit. [1]
