**Russian Oil Refinery Halted Due to Drone Attack**
The Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia has stopped working. This is because it was damaged by Ukrainian drones, according to Reuters.
**Ukraine Confirms the Attack**
Ukraine confirmed that it had hit the plant with a drone on January 24. The attack caused fires at oil storage facilities and damaged some equipment.
**Damage to the Facility**
The strike damaged a railway loading track and a hydroeater unit, which removes impurities from refined products. This means the refinery cannot load oil onto trains anymore.
**Previous Attack**
Ukraine had previously attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery in May 2024. The country considers oil refineries to be valid military targets because the profits from the fossil fuel industry help fund Russia’s war efforts.
**Importance of the Refinery**
The Ryazan Oil Refinery is one of Russia’s largest, with a capacity to process 17 million metric tons of oil per year. This accounts for nearly 5% of Russia’s total refining in 2024.
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