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Russia’s Oil Refineries Keep Burning—This Time, a Major Lukoil Facility in Volgograd
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A major fire broke out at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Volgograd following a large-scale drone attack on November 13, with residents subsequently reporting long queues at local gas stations, according to Russian media outlet ASTRA.
The Volgograd Oil Refinery, operated by Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka, was struck during the attack, which was accompanied by multiple explosions and the activity of mobile air defense units.
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Residents reported hearing numerous blasts across the city as drones continued to target the area.
According to an OSINT analysis by ASTRA, photographs submitted by local residents confirmed that a fire had broken out at the Volgograd refinery, one of Russia’s largest oil-processing facilities.
According to the outlet, the images showed several separate fire outbreaks within the refinery complex, suggesting that multiple areas of the facility were affected.
Another angle of the FP-2 drone strike on the road bridge over the Mius River along the R-280 “Novorossiya” highway.
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The drone operator’s precision is masterful. pic.twitter.com/cicRcvFROM
The refinery is located within Volgograd’s city limits, in the Krasnoarmeysky district in the southern part of the city.
Operating since 1957, the facility has an annual processing capacity of approximately 14.8 million metric tons of crude oil.
Owned by Russian energy company Lukoil, the refinery produces gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, fuel oil, petroleum coke, bitumen, and base oils.
Video from the Volgograd oil refinery. Judging by the footage, locals had good reason to head to gas stations at two in the morning.
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The facility also plays an important role in supplying petroleum products to Russia’s southern regions.
Following the reported attack and subsequent fire, residents began reporting queues at gas stations throughout Volgograd.
According to ASTRA, photographs and videos circulating on social media showed motorists lining up to purchase fuel amid concerns surrounding the refinery fire.
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The reported strike comes amid a broader series of Ukrainian attacks targeting Russia’s oil-refining infrastructure.
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, Ukrainian forces have hit Russia’s five largest oil refineries since October 30, targeting facilities that supply fuel for Moscow’s military operations and generate revenue used to finance its war against Ukraine.
The strikes targeted major refineries in Omsk, Kirishi, Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl.
Ukrainian forces also attacked the smaller Novokuibyshevsk and Saratov refineries, which the General Staff identified as important to Russia’s military supply chain.
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