On June 18, Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya, resulting in damage to the Euro+ processing unit, according to reports from Reuters citing industry sources.
The Euro+ complex includes the AVT-6 primary distillation unit, which has a processing capacity of 140,000 barrels per day, accounting for approximately 47% of the refinery’s primary processing capabilities. Sources indicated that storage tanks for oil and petroleum products, pipelines, and auxiliary equipment also sustained damage.
There are indications that one of the two main primary oil processing units at the facility may have been affected. These units are crucial for supplying raw materials to the refinery’s other production lines.
According to Reuters sources, the Moscow refinery had halted operations following a prior drone strike on June 16, with management aiming to resume operations at the Euro+ complex by mid-week. During repairs, the facility was operating at about half its capacity.
The Moscow refinery is a key supplier of fuel for the capital region of Russia. Experts estimate that following these two consecutive attacks, the facility may remain out of operation for several more days.
Ukrainian drone strikes on the Moscow oil refinery have led to significant damage, particularly to the Euro+ processing unit. This incident follows a previous attack, causing the facility to halt operations and potentially remain offline for several days.
Source: Reuters