Ukraine struck 12 Russian oil refineries in September, Defence Ministry says

Ukrainian forces struck 12 major Russian oil refineries and five military-industrial complex facilities in September.

Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Details: The refineries struck included those in Moscow, Saratov, Syzran and Kuibyshev. The Taneco and Bashneft-UNPZ refineries were also hit. The ministry reported fires and damage to key processing units at several facilities.

The furthest target struck in September was the Perm oil refinery, located approximately 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border. Two facilities in the gas condensate and petrochemical industries were also hit.

Targets in Russia's military-industrial complex included drone manufacturer Atlant Aero, the Iskra plant, which is involved in producing Kh-59 missiles, and synthetic rubber facilities that the Defence Ministry says supply materials for solid rocket fuel used in Iskander missiles.

Background: In its August assessment, the Defence Ministry also reported strikes on 12 major oil refineries. The targets included two military-industrial complex facilities and three major fuel terminals and oil depots.

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