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Blaze erupts at industrial site in Russia's Novoshakhstinsk after drone attack

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Posted on August 21, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -A fire has started following a drone at an industrial site strike in Russia's southern Novoshakhtinsk city, home to an oil refinery, authorities said on Thursday, as Ukraine stepped

Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Russia's Novoshakhtinsk After Drone Strike

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A fire has started following a drone at an industrial site strike in Russia's southern Novoshakhtinsk city, home to an oil refinery, authorities said on Thursday, as Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure.

"A fire broke out at one of the industrial enterprises in Novoshakhtinsk. Preliminarily, no one was hurt. Emergency services are working at the scene," said Yury Slyusar, the acting governor of the Rostov region, without specifying the target of the attack.

Novoshakhtinsk refinery, which sells fuel mainly for export, has annual capacity of 5 million metric tons of oil, or around 100,000 barrels per day.

Since the start of August, Ukraine has targeted a number of Russian oil refineries, including Novokuibyshevsk, Syzran, Ryazan and Volgograd.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • A fire broke out at Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery after a drone strike.
  • No injuries reported, emergency services are on site.
  • Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities.
  • Novoshakhtinsk refinery exports fuel with a capacity of 5 million metric tons.
  • Recent targets include other Russian refineries like Novokuibyshevsk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the fire at the industrial site in Novoshakhtinsk?
The fire was caused by a drone strike at an industrial site in Novoshakhtinsk, which is home to an oil refinery.
Were there any injuries reported from the incident?
Preliminarily, no one was hurt in the drone strike that caused the fire at the industrial enterprise.
What is the capacity of the Novoshakhtinsk refinery?
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery has an annual capacity of 5 million metric tons of oil, which is approximately 100,000 barrels per day.
Which other Russian oil refineries have been targeted by Ukraine?
Since the start of August, Ukraine has targeted several Russian oil refineries, including those in Novokuibyshevsk, Syzran, Ryazan, and Volgograd.
What actions are emergency services taking at the scene?
Emergency services are currently working at the scene of the fire in Novoshakhtinsk following the drone attack.

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