Strikes on Oil Refineries in Russia: Ukrainian Armed Forces Operations
The drone forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have targeted oil refineries in Russia, including the Saratov and Novokuibyshevsk facilities.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their Facebook page.
On the night of September 20, drone units struck the Saratov oil refinery located in Saratov Oblast.
This refinery accounts for approximately 2.54% of Russia's total oil processing, handling over 7 million tons annually.
Confirmed explosions and a large fire have been reported at the site. Final damage assessments are underway.
Additionally, on September 20, the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery, which processes more than 8.8 million tons of oil per year, was hit.
Preliminary reports indicate explosions and fires at the site. Details are being clarified.
Moreover, Special Operations Forces struck a major transport infrastructure facility – the Samara linear production dispatch station in Samara Oblast.
This station is involved in blending high- and low-sulfur oil from various fields to form the Urals export grade, up to 50% of Russia's total oil export.
The results of this strike are being clarified.
All affected facilities are involved in supporting the Russian Armed Forces.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are systematically implementing measures aimed at reducing the military-economic potential of the aggressor state, particularly by disrupting Russia's logistics capabilities in the oil refining sector.
