What immediate impact did the drone attack have on Kirishi refinery's operations?

The Kirishi oil refinery halted processing on Tuesday following Ukrainian drone attacks that damaged three of its four crude distillation units (CDUs) and caused a fire; several secondary units were also damaged, and the time required for repairs remains uncertain.

How significant is the Kirishi refinery in Russia's overall oil refining capacity?

With an annual capacity of 20 million metric tons (around 400,000 barrels per day) and recent annual processing of about 18 million tons, the Kirishi refinery accounts for approximately 7% of Russia's total oil refining volumes.

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Russia's Kirishi oil refinery halted processing after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged three of four crude distillation units. The facility, accounting for 7% of Russia's refining volume, faces uncertain repair timelines impacting supply.

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