The facility is owned by Lukoil and has a processing capacity of approximately 4.2 million tons of oil per year. The distance of the strike indicates an expansion in the range of Kyiv's ability to hit energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Ukraine Hits Lukoil Refinery in 1,700 km Drone Strike
War12 days ago
A series of long-range aerial attacks targeted the Ukhta oil plant in the Komi Republic on Oct. 9, setting the facility on fire. Ukrainian drones reportedly penetrated more than 1,700 km of airspace to reach the site, with multiple impacts recorded during the morning operation.
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