On the night of October 16, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully struck the Saratov oil refinery located in the territory of the Russian Federation. This is not the first incident at this facility: exactly one month ago, on the night of September 16, explosions were also heard there, resulting in a large-scale fire.
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Significance of the Saratov Oil Refinery for the Russian Oil Refining Industry
The Saratov oil refinery is one of the oldest specialized enterprises in Russia. Previously known as the “Cracking” plant, it is part of the oil company “Rosneft.” The refinery plays an important role in meeting the domestic needs of the Russian economy and in exporting petroleum products.
The capacities of the Saratov oil refinery allowed for the processing of significant volumes of oil: in 2020, the plant processed 7.2 million tons of raw materials, while in 2023 this figure decreased to 4.8 million tons.
Special Operations and Strategic Consequences
The report from the Special Operations Forces emphasizes the effectiveness of the asymmetric actions of the Ukrainian military aimed at weakening the enemy’s economic potential and halting its further aggressive actions.
The Special Operations Forces continue to carry out asymmetric actions to stop the enemy
Attacks on strategic industrial facilities in Russia, such as oil refineries, aim to undermine the logistics and financial capabilities of the Russian Federation, which directly affects its ability to conduct war.