On May 7, Ukrainian drones struck the “Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez” plant, one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, located approximately 1,460 kilometers east of Moscow. The attack resulted in a fire and damage to equipment, leading to a complete halt in oil processing at the facility.
Following the strike, three primary crude oil processing units were urgently taken offline, alongside a portion of secondary processing units. Notably, one of the blocks, CDU-4, had already been non-operational since April 30 due to a prior drone attack.
According to industry sources, repairs at the facility may take several weeks. Lukoil, the company that owns the refinery, did not respond to requests for comment regarding the incident.
Dmitry Mahonin, the governor of the Perm region, confirmed that drones had attacked industrial facilities in the area on Friday, although he did not specify which enterprise was affected.
In 2024, “Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez” processed approximately 12.6 million tons of oil, producing significant quantities of fuel, including:
- 2 million tons of gasoline;
- 5.3 million tons of diesel fuel;
- 700,000 tons of coke;
- 200,000 tons of fuel oil.
The refinery supplied fuel for both civilian needs and military operations. The objective of such strikes is to reduce revenue to the Russian budget and weaken Moscow’s military capabilities. Additionally, the Kremlin is compelled to spend billions on emergency restoration of strategic facilities deep within its territory.
Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil refinery in Russia, resulting in significant production halts. This attack underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military logistics and revenue streams.