Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Drone attack shuts down Russia's Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov Oblast
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast halted operations after being damaged in a drone attack overnight on Aug. 25, according to regional Gov. Yuri Slyusar.
Why it matters
The refinery is a major fuel supplier in southern Russia, and its shutdown could affect regional fuel supplies.
What's unclear
- The extent of the damage to the refinery.
- Whether the attack was carried out by Ukrainian forces.
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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