Orsk Oil Refinery Halts Processing Following Major Drone Strike
The Orsk oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region has completely ceased operations after sustaining heavy damage from a Ukrainian drone strike. Officials stated that repairs could take up to six months. In response to the disruption, regional authorities implemented a strict fuel rationing system, restricting gasoline sales to specific vehicle license plates and banning sales to portable canisters. The strike marks a critical expansion of Ukraine's strategy to cripple Russian domestic fuel supplies.