Russia's Refining Woes: A Blow to Its Energy Empire? The recent drone strikes on a major Russian oil refinery deep inside the country have sent shockwaves through Moscow.
The attack on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat complex in Bashkortostan, which caused a fire, is just the latest blow to Russia's refining capacity.
This has led to shortages at gas stations and highlighted the vulnerability of Vladimir Putin's economic mainstay.