Three Russian refineries hit since Friday account for roughly 10% of the country's refining
Since Friday, fires have struck three Russian oil refineries: Kstovo, Novokuibyshevsk and Ufa. Together they handle roughly 10% of Russia's refining and more than 10% of its diesel.
Three Russian oil refineries, at Kstovo, Novokuibyshevsk and Ufa, have been hit since Friday. According to Euromaidan Press, together they account for roughly 10% of all refining in Russia and for more than 10% of the country's diesel output.
Each of the three plants processes tens of millions of tons of crude oil a year. The most recent fire broke out at the largest of them.
The source is a brief summary and gives no details on the extent of the damage, the cause of the fires or how long the plants might be out of operation. Those questions remain open until further information is confirmed.
