Explosions hit Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia

Residents in the city of Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov Oblast have reported a large number of explosions and a fire at the local oil products plant. The oblast governor has confirmed the explosions have been caused by an air attack.

Source: Astra, an independent Russian news outlet on Telegram; Russian social media channels; Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar on social media

Details: Local social media groups posted photos and video showing a column of smoke from the area where the plant is located.

Quote: "As a result of an air attack, explosions occurred on the territory of the city of Novoshakhtinsk. According to early reports, there are no fatalities or casualties. Information is being clarified. Emergency response services are currently at the scene and fire-fighting has been organised."

Novoshakhtinsk Oil Products Plant (JSC NZNP) is a major oil refining enterprise in Russia's Rostov Oblast. The plant specialises in processing crude oil and producing petroleum products including fuel oil, heating oil, marine and diesel fuel, straight-run petrol and others. It is one of the largest suppliers of petroleum products in southern Russia.

Background: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that Ukrainian forces struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast on the night of 20-21 August.

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