the Kyiv source provided a different narrative, claiming the attack by Ukraine’s SBU security service targeted the refinery’s primary processing facility, potentially leading to significant production losses.
Are these attacks enough to disrupt production for more than a few hours?
Depends on what they hit. From what I’ve gathered, if they damaged the distillation tower that likely is more of an issue. Potentially months. Storage tanks? Not such a big deal. Days or even hours.
Don’t forget that Russia is under sanctions, so can’t import some parts as easily.
Are these attacks enough to disrupt production for more than a few hours?
Hopefully they are enough to disperse Russian anti-aircraft defences.
Depends on what they hit. From what I’ve gathered, if they damaged the distillation tower that likely is more of an issue. Potentially months. Storage tanks? Not such a big deal. Days or even hours.
Don’t forget that Russia is under sanctions, so can’t import some parts as easily.