Drone attack damages Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov region, forcing temporary halt

On September 25, 2026, a drone attack damaged the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov region, forcing it to temporarily suspend operations. Russian air defense intercepted about 50 drones overnight, but the refinery was still hit. Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed the attack and said no casualties were reported. The refinery, which mainly exports fuel, has an annual capacity of 5 million metric tons. This attack is part of recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including refineries in Moscow and Yaroslavl. It comes amid UN discussions on a potential energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.