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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Force Shutdown of Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov Region
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The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region has halted operations following Ukrainian drone strikes, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andrii Kovalenko reported.
“The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region has currently suspended operations following the attacks,” Kovalenko wrote.
“In 2024, the refinery processed an estimated 3 million tons of oil, significantly below its full capacity of 7.5 million tons, as repeated attacks hindered its operations, ‘ adding that the facility has sustained equipment damage.
On December 19, 2024, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed a drone attack targeting the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, noting it was the only one operating in the Russian Rostov region.
Previously, Ukraine has repeatedly attacked the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, including on March 13 and June 6, 2024.
On January 29, the Security Service of Ukraine and Special Operations Forces targeted the ‘Andreapol’ oil pumping station and a missile arsenal in Russia’s Tver region with drones, setting off 20 explosions.