The strike damaged the sole primary refining unit, which processed 5.8 million tons of oil in 2024
Drone attack halts Russia's Saratov oil refinery, sources say
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Russia's Saratov oil refinery has been at a standstill since a drone attack on July 8, according to sources. The strike hit the primary refining unit, CDU-6, which has a capacity of 20,000 metric tons per day and is the only such unit at the facility. In 2024, the plant processed 5.8 million tons of oil, accounting for 2.2% of Russia's total refining, and produced 1.2 million tons of gasoline, 1.9 million tons of diesel, and 1 million tons of fuel oil.
Separately, Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses shot down 73 Ukrainian drones from late Wednesday into early Thursday. Ukraine's air force stated that Russia launched 94 long-range strike drones and two ballistic missiles.
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Drones hit the primary refining unit, CDU-6, with a capacity of 20,000 metric tons per day, the only such unit at the refinery.
according to The Straits Times - WorldIn 2024, the plant processed 5.8 million tons of oil, or 2.2 per cent of Russia’s total refining, producing 1.2 million tons of gasoline, 1.9 million tons of diesel and 1 million tons of fuel oil.
according to The Straits Times - WorldRussia ’s Defense Ministry said its defenses downed 73 Ukrainian drones from late Wednesday into early Thursday.
according to The IndependentUkraine's air force said Russia fired 94 long-range strike drones and two ballistic missiles.
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