On the night of September 18, 2025, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the Volgograd Oil Refinery, located in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation. This facility is a key producer of fuel and lubricants in the Southern Federal District of Russia.
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Volgograd Oil Refinery: Strategic Importance for Russia
The Volgograd Oil Refinery holds leading positions among industry enterprises in the region. According to official data, the annual processing volume of the facility is 15.7 million tons, accounting for 5.6% of the total oil processing volume in Russia. The refinery is critically important for supplying the Russian armed forces with fuel and lubricants, highlighting its significance in the military logistics of the aggressor country.
Consequences of the Ukrainian Special Operations Attack
According to a report released on the Telegram channel of the Special Operations Forces, following the strike, the operation of the Volgograd Oil Refinery was halted. This could seriously impact the fuel supply for Russian military units, as well as the economic situation in the region.
“The Volgograd Oil Refinery is involved in meeting the needs of the enemy’s armed forces. This refinery is the largest producer of fuel and lubricants in the Southern Federal District of Russia.”
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces continue to carry out targeted strikes on strategic objects of Russian infrastructure, aimed at weakening the military potential of the adversary.