The Impact of Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
In a recent series of events that underscore the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia amid ongoing geopolitical strife, Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted key Russian oil refineries. Among the facilities hit, the NORSI refinery stands out as a significant node in Russia's oil infrastructure. These strategic moves by Ukraine not only highlight the fragility of global energy supply chains but also signify a shift in tactics in the conflict with Russia (Bloomberg, 2024). Smoke from the Nizhny Novgorod refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack. (2024, March 13). The NORSI refinery, a crucial player in Russia's oil sector, faced significant damage to its main crude distillation unit (AVT-6) due to these strikes. This incident has reportedly halted at least half of the refinery's operations. Lukoil, the company operating NORSI, has not commented on the situation. The impact of these attacks extends beyond NORSI, affecting several major oil refineries in Russia ...