# What really happens after Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery?

https://mins.news/en/item/19204

- Meduza, 2026-08-11 14:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/11/what-really-happens-after-ukraine-strikes-a-russian-oil-refinery-meduza-analyzed-unique-satellite-data-to-assess-the-damage

> Ukraine continues to target Russian oil refineries, with some drone attacks causing little apparent disruption while others force production to stop for months. Because authorities do not disclose the facilities’ condition, the campaign’s overall effectiveness is difficult to measure. Analysts generally rely on petroleum-product trading data and industry reports. Meduza also examined high-resolution thermal satellite imagery from Constellr, which can indicate whether refinery equipment is operating, shut down, or offline for maintenance. The analysis covered plants in Moscow’s Kapotnya district and Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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