Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg kills one, sets refinery ablaze: A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg ...
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Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
Zelensky Stands by Russian Refinery Strikes as Trump Demands He’s Replaced: Zelensky offered to halt strikes on Russian refineries only if Moscow stops attacking ...
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery logs $4.7 billion profit in nine months on higher refining throughput
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Zelenskyy will continue attacks on Russian refineries: Following Trump's threats against the Ukrainian president, Zelenskyy has now reacted - | and announced ...
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Zelenskyy Vows Refinery Strikes, Expresses Anger At US Intel Disruption: Ukrainian forces have struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region ...
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery extends IPO amid strong investor demand: "The IPO is going very well. We will extend the closing date because we want more of our ...
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Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks, Zelensky says
france24.com/en/europe/20261011-ukraine-ready-halt-refinery-strikes-if-moscow-stops-energy-attacks-zelensky-says

Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian strikes on two Russian oil refineries: upgraded drones used – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/09/8057217/

An existing oil refinery in Nigeria that supplies West Africa, a second one being built on Lamu Island in Kenya ,and a new planned pipeline to link Ethiopia ... Show more

Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré opens first gold refinery in Ouagadougou: Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.
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Key FactsBurkina Faso opens first gold refinery in Ouagadougou
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The Raffinor-BF facility cost more than 11 billion CFA francs ($19m; £14m), according to the presidency.
- The facility will initially be capable of refining 164 tonnes annually, significantly exceeding Burkina Faso’s current annual production.
- The government says capacity could eventually reach 515 tonnes, suggesting possible processing of gold from elsewhere in the region.
- Foreign mining companies must give the state a 15% stake in their operations and train local workers.
We want to refine all our metals on site... we want to have the entire value chain on site.— Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré said at the plant's inauguration in Ouagadougou on Monday.
Ukraine says it hit Russia's largest oil refinery: The Ukrainian military said on Thursday it had struck Russia's largest oil refinery, some 2,500 km (1 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ukraine-says-it-hit-russias-largest-oil-refinery-2026-10-08/

DCP Leaders Demand Disclosure of Dangote Refinery Contract, Say Kenyans Have Right to Know Details
Defense against Russia's war of aggression: Ukraine attacks refinery deep in Siberia with drones
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Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protests: Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to launch a ...
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's group says Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony for its planned $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu on Kenya's ... Show more
Dangote's 40-month race to build Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery: Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has pledged to complete the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil ...
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UGM demands halt to Sh2.2tr Dangote refinery, terms project a 'scam': The United Green Movement (UGM) Party has opposed the planned Sh2 ...
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Aliko Dangote promises to set up a training school for 1,000 Lamu residents, guarantees jobs to those with engineering degrees or diplomas at the East Africa ... Show more
Burkina Faso inaugurated its first-ever gold refinery, with President Ibrahim Traore saying the country wanted to process its mineral resources locally and ... Show more

Ilsky Oil Refinery Halts Operations After September 26 Attack: The strike damaged three primary crude-processing units - AT-4, AT-5, and AT-6 - as well as the ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ilsky-oil-refinery-halts-operations-after-september-26-attack/

VIDEO: Aliko Dangote, president/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, addresses officials during Kenya President William Ruto's tour of Dangote Petroleum ... Show more

Fuel flows through Lindsey Oil Refinery for first time since shutdown a year ago: Phillips 66 say it will increase the flow of petrol and diesel going through ...
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Ukraine launched a massive attack on Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, killing at least two people and damaging a major oil ... Show more

Moscow Oil Refinery supplying 40% of city's fuel catches fire after drone attack: A drone attack sparked a fire at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/09/20/8054274/

World Leader Humiliates Trump by Ignoring His Desperate Plea: The president made a call over the weekend as he tries to control the global oil crisis.
thedailybeast.com/world-leader-humiliates-trump-by-ignoring-his-desperate-plea/
Moscow Oil Refinery has halted operations after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports
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What does buying into one of Africa’s biggest oil refineries actually mean?
As Dangote Refinery opens its shares to the public ... Show more
Humiliated Putin Hit by ‘Largest Ever’ Drone Attack on Moscow: Moscow’s mayor called Ukraine’s overnight attack “unprecedented.”
thedailybeast.com/humiliated-vladimir-putin-hit-by-largest-ever-ukraine-drone-attack-on-moscow/
Key FactsRussia Reports Largest-Ever Drone Attack on Moscow
Sep 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said more than 1,900 drones, eight guided bombs, eight cruise missiles, and four rockets were downed overnight.
- Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the attack unprecedented, saying 450 drones were intercepted approaching the capital Saturday night.
- Drones struck the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery, a power station, a warehouse, and a nearby market.
- Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobiev said three people died, while 20 others, including three children, were injured.
"was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting" the vote.— Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, said the attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the vote.
This is the moment a drone exploded as it hit an apartment building in Moscow.
Russian authorities say more than 1,600 drones were launched from Ukraine ... Show more

Dangote refinery: Share-buying frenzy makes oil barons out of Nigerians: Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's ...
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"It doesn't come from the Middle East": Trump takes on Zelenskyy over diesel shortage
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-geht-Selenskyj-wegen-Dieselknappheit-an-id31301306.html

A military airfield in Rostov-on-Don and the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl were reportedly hit during a major overnight drone attack ... Show more

Ukraine strikes Syzran Oil Refinery deep inside Russia, fires erupt: Ukrainian forces also reportedly attacked the southern Russian Black Sea coastal city of ...
wionews.com/world/ukraine-strikes-syzran-oil-refinery-deep-inside-russia-fires-erupt-1789443954263

Dangote Refinery plans US listing in three to four years: “By doing so, because the company will be very, very large, we will be having 10 per cent of the total ...
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UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invited investors to participate
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Trump tells Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, says attacks causing shortage of diesel
wionews.com/world/trump-tells-ukraine-to-stop-targeting-russian-refineries-says-attacks-causing-shortage-of-diesel-1789316749492

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/07/fuel-prices-labor-day/

Newly released footage shows Iranian ballistic missiles striking the Bazan refinery complex in Haifa during a June 2025 missile barrage.
An agreement, a burning refinery, and silence: How the Mecca Pact failed its first test in two days
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Six months into war with Iran, refinery bottlenecks keep gas prices high: While the market for crude oil has proved resilient to major disruptions in the Strait ...
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Ghana's Gold Board (GoldBod) has directed all Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to refine gold locally before it can be exported from the country ... Show more
Putin Left Reeling as Russia Is Hit Where It Hurts: The Kremlin’s crisis shows no sign of letting up.
thedailybeast.com/putin-left-reeling-as-russias-afipsky-refinery-is-hit-by-ukraine-drone-strikes/
"We'll be left without gasoline": Ukraine attacks refinery and Tu-95 bombers - | Frustration in Russia
rundschau-online.de/politik/ukraine-greift-raffinerie-und-bomber-an-frust-in-russland-1359983

Drone attack sparks another fire at major Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl, blocking traffic toward Moscow
theins.press/en/news/296554

Kazakhstan oil refinery to process Russian crude, send gasoline back to Russia: Kazakhstan’s Kondensat oil refinery will process Russian crude and ship the ...
meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/25/kazakhstan-oil-refinery-to-process-russian-crude-send-gasoline-back-to-russia
Dangote to sell 30% shareholding of new refinery to East African countries – Report
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Putin Humiliated as His Vacation Resort Plunges Into War Chaos: The Kremlin dictator is afraid to visit his own seaside palace.
thedailybeast.com/putin-humiliated-as-his-vacation-resort-sochi-plunges-into-war-chaos/
Ukrainian drone strike fully shuts down oil refinery Russia’s Orsk, governor says. Repairs could take 6 months.
meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/13/ukrainian-drone-strike-fully-shuts-down-oil-refinery-russia-s-orsk-governor-says-repairs-could-take-6-months
Ukraine Attacks Key Oil Refinery in Russia: Ukraine is continuing its campaign against the Russian oil industry. This time, the target is a refinery in the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Ukraine-greift-wichtige-Oelraffinerie-in-Russland-an-id31177441.html
Ukrainian drone cripples Russian oil refinery - | Outage could last half a year: Ukraine drone hits refinery 1,900 km away - | Outage for up to six months.
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Ukraine hits Russia's oil supply: Two refineries attacked in 48 hours: Ukraine reports hitting two major Russian oil and chemical plants within two days.
fr.de/politik/ukraine-attackiert-raffinerie-mit-sechs-millionen-tonnen-jahreskapazitaet-zr-94438288.html

#CoverStory Africa has always been the source, never the ‘refinery’,” Kate Kallot, a techpreneur based in Kenya and known for her work advancing technology access ... Show more
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Oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan and Wildberries hub reportedly catch fire after drone attack – photos, video
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Key FactsReported fires follow drone attack in Bashkortostan
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pravda.com.ua
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pravda.com.ua
- Bashkortostan authorities confirmed a fire in Salavat’s industrial zone and attributed it to falling UAV debris; Astra later identified the site as the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery.
- Witnesses said the first explosions were heard at about 09:10 local time, while air-defence systems responded and sirens sounded.
- Exilenova+ also reported a fire at a large Wildberries warehouse and distribution complex in Chishminsky district, which the channel said is used to store, sort and distribute dual-use goods.
- The refinery is reported to process around 10 million tonnes of oil annually, while Astra said it processed about 7.2 million tonnes of crude oil in 2024, representing approximately 2.7% of Russia’s crude-oil refining volume.
End of the only refinery of its kind in South Africa risks R10 billion and 24,900 jobs
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What really happens after Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery? Meduza analyzed unique satellite data to assess the damage.
meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/11/what-really-happens-after-ukraine-strikes-a-russian-oil-refinery-meduza-analyzed-unique-satellite-data-to-assess-the-damage
Ukrainian drones struck a 178,600-square-meter Wildberries logistics hub in Russia's Samara region and a major oil refinery near Saratov ... Show more

Key FactsMajor Strike Hits Russian Warehouses and Missile Plant
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: meduza.io
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: meduza.io
- Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down 571 Ukrainian drones over 15 regions, occupied Crimea, and adjacent seas on July 24.
- The offensive targeted multiple Wildberries warehouses in St. Petersburg, Leningrad, and occupied Crimea, causing fires and halting operations.
- At least three people were injured in the Leningrad region strike, while pre-emptive evacuations prevented casualties in other locations.
- A missile parts manufacturer in Kirov was attacked; the facility produces military and civilian goods and faces international sanctions.
expedited evacuation— Tatyana Kim, head of Wildberries, describing the attack on Wildberries warehouses and stating that employees underwent an expedited evacuation.
Yemen hits Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery with drone: TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Yemen's Armed Forces said they hit Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Jizan with a ...
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Putin Faces Humiliating New Crisis After Shock Attack: Ukraine has been using drone strikes in order to bring Putin’s invasion home to the Russian people.
thedailybeast.com/putin-faces-humiliating-new-crisis-after-shock-attack/

Key FactsFuel shortages follow refinery drone attacks in Russia
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Several Russian regions are experiencing major fuel shortages after Ukraine resumed its drone attacks on oil refineries.
- Rationing is in place in Orenburg, while officials fear repairs to the Orsk refinery struck Tuesday could take up to six months.
- Similar rationing has been introduced in Lipetsk, while Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev warned of worsening conditions and fuel redistribution to more severely affected regions.
- A Bloomberg analysis says Ukraine has targeted 10 of Russia’s 34 large refineries, while the article describes the months-long drone campaign as intended to pressure Putin to end the war.
"It is entirely fair that Ukraine responds to Russia’s war, and it is Russia that can and must end its war," Zelenskyy posted on X. "We will continue to encourage Russia to pursue peace through the further use of our long-range sanctions and mid-range sanctions."— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, posted on X, discussing Ukraine's drone attacks context and sanction strategy
A key benchmark for refining margins has surged past $70 per barrel, well above its typical range of under $20. Refineries are running at unusually high ... Show more
Refinery attacks in Russia-Ukraine war and West Asia conflicts trigger global fuel price surge
Refinery attacks in Russia-Ukraine war and West Asia conflicts trigger global fuel price surge
Ukrainian drone attack on major oil refinery and industrial zone in Russia’s Nizhnekamsk kills 13, officials say
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The African project that could change a continent: Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote tells the BBC that he plans to build a new oil refinery in Kenya.
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Reports said drones hit he Yaroslavl oil refinery, one of the largest in Russia.
🔗 Ukraine drone strikes reach 1300km inside Russia to take out oil refineries
Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan: The Houthi claim came hours after Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy reported that ...
wionews.com/world/yemen-s-houthis-claim-drone-strike-on-saudi-aramco-refinery-in-jazan-1786261877636

Russia: Ukraine Attacks with More Than 600 Drones: Kyiv appears to be further intensifying its attacks on targets deep inside Russian territory ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-Ukraine-greift-mit-mehr-als-600-Drohnen-an-id31150256.html

Key FactsRussia Reports 635 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted
Aug 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to the governor of Saratov Region, civilian facilities were damaged in Saratov and Engels, with two people killed in Engels.
- Unverified footage circulating on social media purportedly shows a fire at the Saratov refinery.
- A Wildberries logistics facility in Samara Region caught fire, the company said, adding that there were no injuries.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said 635 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight over Russian territory and annexed Crimea, but the figures cannot be independently verified.
BP draws a line under its operations in Gelsenkirchen - | what happens next for the employees
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Ukrainian drones launch the ‘largest attack’ on Russia’s Yaroslavl region, governor says; major oil refinery catches fire
meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/06/ukrainian-drones-launch-the-largest-attack-on-russia-s-yaroslavl-region-governor-says-major-oil-refinery-catches-fire
Ukraine destroys Putin's weapons - | Refinery hit in Western Siberia: Ukraine reports 60 destroyed artillery systems and damage to a refinery.
hna.de/politik/ukraine-zerstoert-putins-waffen-raffinerie-in-westsibirien-getroffen-zr-94419618.html

Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, St. Petersburg, as Syzran oil refinery burns
kyivindependent.com/russian-oil-refinery/

Parachute Horror Rocks Putin’s Military Holiday: Airborne Troops Day took place under a cloud.
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Key FactsReport: Chute Fails During Putin’s Airborne Troops Day
Aug 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- News.com.au reported that the 41-year-old’s parachute stayed closed during the jump; images later circulated showing a limp canopy and the body blurred.
- On the Kremlin website, Vladimir Putin marked Airborne Forces Day by praising the regiments’ courage and comradeship, along with troops deployed in the so-called special military operation zone.
- Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian forces suffered 42,860 casualties in July, their highest monthly figure since the war began in February 2022.
- The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated Russia’s total casualties at 1.4 million at the start of July, including nearly half a million deaths.
I would like to particularly note the skillful and resolute actions of the paratroopers who are defending Russia in the special military operation zone, shoulder to shoulder with their brothers in arms, displaying heroism and courage in the most critical sectors of the front.— Vladimir Putin, in a post on the Kremlin website commemorating Airborne Forces Day
Marathon Petroleum reported second-quarter results that handily beat analyst expectations across top and bottom lines!
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Investigations into fuel prices: German oil companies fight back against the cartel office
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Key FactsBild reports two refinery operators challenge orders
Jul 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to the Federal Cartel Office, proceedings are underway against all twelve owners of German refineries, and information orders have been issued against them.
- Bild reports that two oil companies filed complaints with the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf against the information orders; the authority did not name them.
- One of the companies also sought suspensive effect through an urgent application and reportedly cited data volumes that could not be compiled within the deadline as one reason; a decision remains pending.
- Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche called for timely market information, while an amendment to the GWB approved by the cabinet in July is intended to facilitate future fuel-sector investigations.
The Federal Cartel Office must promptly obtain the necessary information about markets in order to protect consumers.— Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche, told Bild newspaper, in relation to reports about the cartel office's information orders concerning fuel prices
