Moscow, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Ukraine attack puts major Russian refinery out of action

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2026-08-13

A Ukrainian long-range attack on a major Russian oil refinery has put the plant out of action for around six months, a Russian official said Thursday. The shut-down could intensify a fuel crisis across Russia, where shortages and surging prices have frustrated drivers and businesses across the country in recent months. Ukraine hit the refinery in Orsk -- around 1,300 kilometres (810 miles) from the front line -- earlier this week, triggering a ma......

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