# Russian oil refinery 'completely shut down' for months after Ukrainian strike, governor says

https://mins.news/en/item/21743

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-14 01:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-far-east-oil-refinery-completely-shut-down-for-months-following-ukrainian-attack-governor-says/

> The Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast has halted processing completely after a Ukrainian drone strike, according to the regional governor. Repairs could take up to six months because key equipment is imported and sanctions complicate replacement. The reported damage has not been independently verified.

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