Ryazan oil refinery fire

Ukraine damages key refinery units at one of Russia’s largest fuel plants

The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces detailed the damage from strikes on infrastructure at Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery in the early hours of May 15, saying Ukraine’s defense forces damaged core units used for primary crude oil refining.

16 May, 07:30 PM

Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia's largest

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Ryazan oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, overnight into May 15, triggering a large fire at one of the country's largest petroleum processing plants, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

15 May, 05:35 PM

Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strike on Ryazan refinery and hit on metallurgical plant in occupied Luhansk

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck infrastructure at the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia’s Ryazan Oblast and the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant in Russian-occupied Luhansk overnight, the General Staff said on Dec. 6.

6 December 2025, 04:45 PM

Explosions rock key oil hub in central Russia

A series of at least 10 powerful explosions shook the Russian city of Ryazan overnight, the Exilenova+ Telegram channel reported early on Nov. 20, posting eyewitnesses’ photos and videos.

20 November 2025, 08:23 AM

Ukraine's General Staff confirms hits on key Russian assets

Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed successful strikes on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, an ammunition and drone depot near temporarily occupied Luhansk, and an S-400 Triumph air defense system position in Kaluga Oblast, according to a Facebook post by the General Staff on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 04:53 PM

Ukrainian drones torch Rosneft refinery in Ryazan - Photos

Rosneft’s oil refinery was hit in an overnight drone attack on the administrative center of Russia’s western Ryazan Oblast, the Exilenova+ Telegram channel reported on Sep. 5, posting eyewitnesses photos of a massive fire.

5 September 2025, 08:48 AM

Ryazan oil refinery output halved after Ukrainian drone attack

The Ryazan Refinery, operated by Russia’s state-owned oil giant Rosneft, had to cut its throughput capacity by half after being damaged in a recent Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reported on Aug. 4, citing sources.

5 August 2025, 01:09 AM

Explosions strike Ryazan oil refinery

A series of explosions rocked Russia’s Ryazan Oblast overnight on Jan. 26. Local residents claim the blasts were caused by an attack on an oil refinery by unidentified drones.

27 January 2025, 01:45 AM

Ryazan oil refinery fire