One Of Russia's Largest Oil Refineries Was Shut Down For Six Months Following A Drone Attack
- 13.08.2026, 13:36
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New details have emerged about the attack in Orsk.
One of Russia's largest oil refineries has completely halted operations following a fire caused by a drone attack, and it could take up to six months to restore the equipment.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine citing Orenburg Region Governor Yevgeny Solntsev.
“We’re preparing for the worst-case scenario”: a statement from the authorities
“The plant has been completely shut down. We are preparing for the worst-case scenario,” Solntsev wrote on August 13.
According to him, the striking elements damaged the plant’s key infrastructure. It cannot be restored. Due to sanctions-related restrictions, equipment repairs could take up to six months.
What kind of refinery is this?
PJSC “Orsknefteorgsintez” is one of Russia’s leading oil refineries. The facility is part of Forteinvest. The refinery’s design capacity is 5.76 million metric tons of crude oil per year, which is approximately 115,200 barrels per day.
In 2024, the refinery processed 4.2 million metric tons of crude oil. From this feedstock, it produced:
1.8 million metric tons of diesel fuel;
600,000 metric tons of gasoline;
500,000 metric tons of bitumen;
200,000 metric tons of fuel oil.
Due to the situation at the refinery, fuel deliveries in the Orenburg Region have become more difficult. Gas stations are giving priority to emergency vehicles, and drivers are asked to be patient.
As a reminder, on the morning of August 11, drones attacked the Orenburg Region and a fire broke out at one of the region’s industrial facilities.
That same night, fires broke out simultaneously at two major Russian oil refineries—the Komsomolsk Refinery in the Khabarovsk Krai and the facility in Orsk.
According to OSINT sources, a massive fire broke out at the Orsk plant following the explosions.
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