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Breaking News: International Investigation Launched into Attacks on Oil Refineries

On or around September 7, 2025, two oil refinery facilities in Russia and Belarus were targeted in a series of attacks, causing explosions and fires. The incidents were reported by Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces "Madyar" and the General Staff, and have since been confirmed by the latter.

The attacks occurred at the LPDS "8-N" facility in the Bryansk Region, Russia, and the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The LPDS "8-N" is part of the "Steel Horse" main oil pipeline complex owned by AO "Transneft - Druzhba" and has a pumping capacity of 10.5 million tons. Madyar described the attack on the LPDS "8-N" as part of their journey through 'wormy' oil pipelines.

Multiple hits and fires were recorded at the pump station and tank park of the LPDS "8-N" facility in Bryansk Region, Russia. Special Operations Forces units were also reported to have struck facilities at the Ilsky Oil Refinery, resulting in further explosions and a fire.

The exact consequences of the explosions and fires at the Ilsky Oil Refinery are currently unknown. However, it is known that this facility is crucial for transporting petroleum products from the Mozyr and Novopolotsk refineries in Belarus to Russia. Madyar stated that the LPDS "8-N" facility is strategically important for transporting petroleum products from Belarusian refineries to Russia, and for ensuring the transportation of petroleum products for Russia's occupation army.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia and Hungary have complained to the European Commission about the attacks. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed confusion over the attacks on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline, which connects the oil fields of the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea to Western Europe.

The attacks on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline have not been officially claimed by any group or country. The international authorities are now investigating the incidents, with the aim of identifying those responsible and ensuring the safety and security of critical oil infrastructure.