Unmanned system forces reported on the results of strikes on Russian oil refineries

Tetiana Bodnarenko
Tetiana Bodnarenko Journalist
Unmanned system forces reported on the results of strikes on Russian oil refineries
In the Forces of Ukraine's unmanned systems, the results of the operation against oil refineries and pipelines on the territory of the Russian Federation were summarized. During the week, at least 4 targets were hit.

This was reported by the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Madjar" Brovdi, on his Telegram page.

According to him, over the past seven days during the operation "Ruszkik Gaza," Ukrainian drones have struck at least four major targets:

  • August 14 – Lukoil Volgograd Oil Refinery, reported to have ceased operations.
  • August 18 – "Druzhba" oil pumping station in Nikolskoye, Tambov region. The Russians claimed to have restored it within 48 hours, but there is no confirmation of its launch.
  • August 20 – Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in the Rostov region. The fire there has been ongoing for over 60 hours and as of August 23, continues to expand.
  • August 21 – another station on the "Druzhba" pipeline in Unecha, Bryansk region. Reports indicate the facility was extensively on fire, and it was promised to be restored within 5 days.
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