EnergyReader · 2026-08-09 13:38

Ukraine's Drone Campaign Knocks Three Russian Refineries Offline in Six Days

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 9, 2026

Three Russian oil processing facilities shut in rapid succession in early July 2026 as Ukrainian drone strikes hit installations from the Saratov region to Bashkortostan, adding to what The Independent described as a sustained campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure.

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