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strike2026-05-05 00:00 UTC🇷🇺 Central Russia; Kirishi refinery (Kirishi)
Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt oil refining operations in central Russia
The post reports that Ukrainian drone attacks in recent days forced many major oil refineries in central Russia to halt or reduce output. Sources cited say the affected capacity exceeds 83 million metric tons per year, and the Kirishi refinery has been fully shut since May 5.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-05 00:00
Reported
2026-05-21
Location
Central Russia; Kirishi refinery (Kirishi)
Coordinates
59.4503, 32.0106
Confidence
62 / 100
Damage assessment
Multiple refineries reportedly halted or scaled back output; Kirishi refinery reportedly fully shut since May 5; total affected capacity claimed to be about one quarter of Russia's refining capacity.