Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, in coordination with russian Chornaya Iskra resistance movement, carried out a special operation against the Nizhnekamsk Oil Refinery in russia's Republic of Tatarstan during the night of June 12.
According to the SOF, the operation was preceded by extensive intelligence gathering and detailed analysis of the refinery's critical infrastructure. Ukrainian operators and their partners reportedly identified key facilities whose disruption could significantly affect the plant's operations.
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Ukraine’s SOF Strikes Major Oil Refinery in russia’s TatarstanSOF deep-strike units struck the Taneko oil refinery in russia’s Tatarstan region overnight on June 12. Thread: pic.twitter.com/CPaT3hiMFO
— SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES OF UKRAINE (@SOF_UKR) June 12, 2026
The attack focused on vital components of the refinery and reportedly caused substantial damage to the ELOU AVT-7 unit, a major installation used for the primary processing of crude oil. The facility plays a central role in preparing crude oil and separating it into various fractions through a heating and distillation process.
The Nizhnekamsk refinery is one of russia's significant oil-processing facilities, with an annual production capacity of nearly 16 million tons. The plant is designed to achieve a refining depth of approximately 99%, making it one of the country's more technologically advanced refining complexes.
The refinery generated approximately 140 billion rubles in revenue during 2025, while net profit was estimated at 38.4 billion rubles. These figures underscore both the economic importance of the facility and its role in supporting russia's broader industrial and energy sectors.
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