Ukraine destroys five major Russian oil refineries in under two weeks

Ukraine's defense forces struck five of Russia's largest oil refineries in less than two weeks, according to Ukraine's General Staff. The attacks targeted the Omsk, Kirishi, Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl facilities, along with smaller refineries and strategic Baltic ports. On November 11, drones hit the Omsk refinery, over 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border, causing a massive fire. The same night, the Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad region was attacked, damaging five fuel reservoirs totaling 150,000 cubic meters and causing a large blaze visible from Estonia. The strikes also damaged a missile ship and disrupted oil exports, with Ukraine's Defense Ministry estimating losses of over $50 million per day for Russia. The Kirishi refinery was hit on November 9, damaging processing units and affecting fuel supply to St. Petersburg's airport.