# Reuters: Ukrainian drone attack halts processing at Moscow refinery; repairs could take weeks

https://mins.news/en/item/67729

- Meduza, 2026-09-21 17:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/21/reuters-ukrainian-drone-attack-halts-oil-processing-at-moscow-refinery-on-final-day-of-russia-s-state-duma-election-repairs-could-take-weeks

> The Moscow refinery in Kapotnya stopped processing crude after a Ukrainian drone attack on September 20, three industry sources told Reuters. Both primary crude distillation units caught fire, and repairs could take several weeks. Fuel from the refinery has not been offered on the St. Petersburg Exchange since September 21.

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