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⚡️ Russian oil refinery 'completely shut down ' for months following Ukrainian attack, local governor says .

The Kyiv Independent · Aug 14, 2026, 1:41 AM UTC

A Russian oil refinery in the city of Orsk has "completely" halted processing following a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the facility, with repairs expected to keep the facility out of operation for months, the local governor reported on Aug. 13.

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