Attack on Lukoil facility and surrounding infrastructure marks latest escalation in strikes on Russia’s energy sector.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
A major Russian oil processing facility operated by Lukoil PJSC sustained damage following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to regional officials, in what authorities described as part of a continuing series of attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
The Norsi refinery, located in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region and capable of processing approximately 340,000 barrels of crude oil per day, was impacted during the incident. According to Bloomberg reporting, falling debris from intercepted drones caused damage to two facilities at the site, triggering a fire that was later brought under control.
Regional governor Gleb Nikitin stated that the Novogorkovskaya thermal power plant and nearby residential structures were also affected. “Currently, the energy supply to consumers is being restored,” Nikitin said in a statement shared via Telegram.
Officials also reported additional drone activity in other regions. In Russia’s Leningrad region, air defense systems intercepted 19 drones, including those near the Baltic port of Primorsk. Governor Alexander Drozdenko said a fragment from one drone struck a fuel storage tank, resulting in a leak that was subsequently contained. He added that the region’s oil pipeline infrastructure was not damaged.
The strike on the Norsi refinery follows a pattern of repeated targeting of Russian industrial and energy facilities. The same refinery had previously been struck during earlier operations, including an incident toward the end of 2025.
The latest developments come as Ukraine continues to focus on infrastructure linked to Russia’s commodity exports, which have played a role in sustaining economic activity during ongoing conflict conditions.
Meanwhile, Russian forces conducted separate drone operations targeting Ukrainian territory overnight, including strikes in the Black Sea region near the city of Odesa.
Authorities on both sides continue to report damage to infrastructure and ongoing defensive measures, as drone warfare remains a central feature of the conflict.