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Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Near Russian Refinery

REFINING

Russian forces shot down four Ukrainian drones near the town of Novoshakhtinsk in Russia’s Rostov region - home to a refinery previously struck according to Reuters citing the regional governor on Friday.

  • The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery was the target of Ukrainian drones in March, leading to a short-term shutdown of the plant.
  • It indicates that Ukraine may still be intent on targeting Russian refining infrastructure, despite calls from US officials to stop the practice, worried about its impact on global energy prices.

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