Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Industry, Causing Fire at Lukoil Refinery
Daily Monitor
May 20, 2026
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Industry, Causing Fire at Lukoil Refinery
Ukrainian forces have launched multiple drone attacks on Russian oil facilities, including a significant strike on the Lukoil refinery in Kstowo, resulting in a fire.
The General Staff in Kyiv reported that the attacks targeted various sites, with the Kstowo refinery being notably affected. According to Russian Governor Nikitin, debris from the strikes ignited fires at two industrial locations. The Kstowo refinery, one of Russia’s largest, is part of Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to disrupt Russian oil revenues and hinder fuel supplies to Russian military operations. This information was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 20, 2026.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de