A major oil refinery in Kirishi, Russia, stopped a key processing unit after a Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend. Ukraine is increasing assaults on Russia’s energy infrastructure to weaken its military efforts as peace talks remain stalled.
The Kirishinefteorgsintez plant, run by Surgutneftegaz, was specifically targeted in the drone strike. The governor of Leningrad region reported that three drones were destroyed, and a fire caused by debris was contained with no injuries reported.
An anonymous source stated that the damaged unit, responsible for nearly 40% of the plant’s capacity, was shut down due to the attack, which could lead to a month of maintenance.
To compensate for the lost unit, the plant plans to boost operations at functional sections by 20%, allowing it to maintain about 75% of its processing capacity. In 2024, the plant processed 17.5 million tons of oil, contributing significantly to Russia’s refining output.
