Volgograd In Flames: One Of Lukoil's Largest Oil Refineries Is On Fire
5- 13.11.2026, 8:33
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Huge lines have already formed at gas stations following the drone attack.
On the night of November 13, drones launched a massive attack on the Russian city of Volgograd. Following a series of strikes one of Russia’s largest oil refineries caught fire, and residents of the region had already lined up in long queues at gas stations amid the attack.
In Volgograd, the “Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka” oil refinery is on fire following the strikes; the facility had previously been repeatedly targeted by drones and missiles. OSINT channels reported
“The Volgograd refinery was struck by attack drones. A fire broke out on the industrial zone’s grounds,” analysts wrote.
Russian media soon reported, citing a statement from the governor of the Volgograd Region, that air defense forces were repelling a massive attack on facilities in the region. The regional governor also confirmed a fire in the industrial zone of Volgograd and the surrounding area. However, the governor did not disclose any details at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, according to local Telegram channels and monitoring groups, residents in Volgograd and the surrounding area have already formed long lines at gas stations amid the attack. People have lined up in columns along the roads, hoping to replenish their fuel supplies before a possible shortage resulting from the destruction of the attacked facility’s production capacity.
What is known about the Volgograd Oil Refinery
The Volgograd Oil Refinery (Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka LLC) is considered one of the largest enterprises in Russia’s oil refining industry. The refinery is part of the oil giant Lukoil.
According to data from public sources, the Volgograd Oil Refinery has a refining capacity of approximately 14–15.7 million metric tons of crude oil per year. This volume accounts for about 5% of the total capacity of all Russian oil refineries.
The facility produces gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products, and plays a vital role in the Russian economy and in meeting the needs of the Russian Armed Forces.
As a reminder, on November 11, drones struck the Omsk Oil Refinery, which is considered the largest in Russia.
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