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Aug 14, 2026

Russian oil refinery in Orsk completely shut down for months after Ukrainian drone strike

A Russian oil refinery in Orsk, located more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine, has been completely shut down following a Ukrainian drone strike, with repairs expected to take up to six months according to the local governor.

Aug 14, 20262 sources

Aug 11, 2026

Ukraine strikes multiple Russian oil refineries deep inside Russia amid ongoing war

Ukrainian forces attacked several major oil and petrochemical facilities deep inside Russian territory, including the Taneco refinery in Tatarstan and a refinery in Orsk, as part of an escalating campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure. The strikes come as Ukraine has submitted new proposals to U.S. negotiators aimed at ending the four-year conflict.

Aug 11, 20264 sources