Satellite images reveal aftermath of drone attack on Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery
Satellite images have shown significant damage to technological equipment, production buildings and primary and secondary oil refining units at Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery after the attack on 12 July.
Source: Dnipro OSINT analyst Harbuz ("Pumpkin"); OSINT analysts from Exilenova+ Telegram channel
Details: "Serious damage was recorded to technological equipment, racks and production buildings of the ELOU-AVT-5 unit. It provides 30% of the plant's total primary processing," Harbuz said.
He also pointed out damage to equipment at the ELOU-AVT-6 unit and an oil spill near the damaged rack.
"Three repair cranes were recorded near the impact site. The unit provides 70% of the plant's total primary processing," the analyst added.
More details: Analysis of satellite images also shows damage to the LCh-35/11-600 secondary oil refining unit, used for catalytic reforming, and the PGI-DIG/280 low-temperature isomerisation unit.
Harbuz also reported damage to one oil tank in another part of the plant.
He reported earlier that FP-1 drones struck Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery on the morning of 12 July.
Exilenova+ posted a video showing a fire on the premises of the facility after the drone attack.
For reference: Syzran Oil Refinery, which is part of Rosneft, one of Russia's largest oil companies, has a capacity of up to 8.9 million tonnes of oil per year and produces fuel for the Russian forces.
Background: Earlier, Harbuz analysed satellite images of Russia's Omsk Oil Refinery and reported that they show at least three strikes on technical racks and columns of the ELOU-AVT-11 primary oil refining unit. Its capacity is 8.4 million tonnes of oil per year.
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