On the night of August 21, drones attacked the Rostov region. According to local channels, the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery was under fire, reports 'Glavkom'. It is reported that first locals heard explosions that rang out near the oil refinery. Subsequently, information appeared that hits were recorded on the territory of the enterprise.
At the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery, they produce fuel oil, furnace, marine, and diesel fuel, as well as straight-run gasoline. Its capacity is 7.5 million tons of oil annually. This refinery is the only one not only in the region but throughout the Rostov region. Its products are used to meet the needs of the armed forces of Russia.
The drone attack on the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery is a serious incident that could significantly impact the production of fuel and other products of the plant. Such events are becoming more frequent and pose a threat to the safety and stability of industrial facilities.