Major Russian oil refinery in flames after drone strike, Ukrainian General Staff confirms

Ukraine struck Russia's NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, overnight on Aug.

The Lukoil refinery is one of the most important oil processing ...

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Ukraine struck Russia's NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, causing a fire on the premises.

The Lukoil refinery, one of Russia's most important oil processing and gasoline production facilities, was targeted in the attack.

President Zelensky stated that Ukraine conducted long-range strikes against multiple Russian targets, including oil facilities, military enterprises, and infrastructure used for launching attacks against Ukraine.

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