Ukrainian drones hit Lukoil refinery in Perm, flights restricted
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Ukrainian drones hit the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery in Perm on the morning of Aug. 21, sending a large plume of smoke over the city. Rosaviatsia imposed temporary restrictions on takeoffs and landings at Perm's Bolshoe Savino airport at 6 a.m., while the Perm Krai territorial security ministry said air defenses were repelling a drone attack.
Key Facts
- The Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery processes more than 13 million tonnes of oil per year.
- Rosaviatsia introduced temporary restrictions on takeoffs and landings at Perm's Bolshoe Savino airport at 6 a.m.
- A May 7 drone attack on the refinery completely destroyed six of its 10 fuel storage tanks.
- The Perm Krai territorial security ministry said the region was repelling a drone attack.
The Strike
Perm came under drone attack on the morning of Aug. 21, with sirens audible across the city and explosions reported by local media. Video posted by local Telegram channels showed a large column of smoke rising after the strikes. The Perm Krai territorial security ministry said air defenses were repelling a drone attack in the region. Rosaviatsia at 6 a.m. imposed temporary restrictions on takeoffs and landings at Perm's Bolshoe Savino airport. The drone strikes hit the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery, local reports said.
The Refinery
The Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez plant processes more than 13 million tonnes of oil per year. It produces gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene and lubricating oils for both the domestic market and export. The refinery is one of Russia's key refining facilities and among the most technologically equipped in the country. The site has been attacked by drones repeatedly, and in a May 7 strike six of its 10 fuel storage tanks were completely destroyed.
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Ukrainian drones hit Lukoil refinery in Perm, flights restricted
