Moscow Oil Refinery Damaged by Ukrainian Drone, Mayor Confirms
Details of the Drone Attack and Impact on Moscow Oil Refinery
Incident Overview
MOSCOW, June 16 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian drone attack damaged a facility at the Moscow oil refinery owned by Russia's Gazpromneft, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday.
Official Statements
"There were no casualties. Emergency services are working at the scene," Sobyanin wrote on Telegram. Sobyanin did not say whether the refinery's operations have been affected.
Significance of the Moscow Oil Refinery
Production Capacity and Output
The plant, the biggest in the Moscow region, processed 11.6 million tons of oil, producing 2.9 million tons of petrol and 3.2 million tons of diesel in 2024, the latest available data.
Recent Trends in Drone Strikes
Impact on Russian Oil Infrastructure
The number of drone strikes on Russian refineries has doubled since the start of 2026, leading to full or partial shutdowns of oil processing and a decline in the production of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, according to official data, social media, and Reuters calculations.
Regional Supply and Distribution
Moscow Region's Fuel Supply
The Gazpromneft refinery serves the Moscow region, which has not so far been among the dozen or so Russian regions where there have been supply disruptions.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)
