One of Russia’s largest oil refineries partially shuts down after Ukrainian drone strike
Meduza · 21 May 2026

One of Russia’s largest oil refineries partially shuts down after Ukrainian drone strike

A Ukrainian drone strike in the early hours of May 20 knocked out the main crude distillation unit at the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, the Reuters news agency reported, citing two industry sources familiar with the situation.


AI Translated Summary:
A Ukrainian drone strike has significantly impacted one of Russia's largest oil refineries, disrupting its main crude distillation unit. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and conflicts affecting the energy sector in the region.


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