https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attack#u50593Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:35:39 +0000Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have targeted several of the country's largest oil refineries to reduce Moscow's military funding. These strikes include the NORSI plant in Nizhny Novgorod, the fourth-largest refinery in Russia. The campaign has disrupted production to the point that some Russian citizens are reportedly queuing for 11 hours to purchase a few liters of fuel. This effort follows a pattern of long-range strikes intended to cripple the national economy and disrupt the processing of oil.Why it mattersRussia relies heavily on oil exports to fund its https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attack#u49518Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:30:48 +0000Ukrainian overnight attacks on the NORSI plant in Nizhny Novgorod have left all major Lukoil refineries in Russia offline, according to a Reuters report on August 26. The NORSI plant is the fourth-largest oil refinery in Russia. Local reports indicate the facility was in flames following the strike. In a separate incident in the Lipetsk region, a drone crashed into a private house, causing a fire that killed two people. These strikes continue a campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt production and the national economy.Why it mattersRussia's oil industry has faced over https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-russian-oil-refinery-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-attack#u48583Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0000Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's TANECO oil refinery in Perm, knocking it out for the second time this year. The refinery, one of Russia's largest, was previously hit in a Ukrainian attack. The strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to target Russian oil infrastructure, disrupting the country's energy production and economy. Russia's oil industry has been a significant target for Ukrainian forces, with over 70 attacks reported since early 2026.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has seen an escalation in attacks on critical infrastructure