Ukraine hit one of the largest Russian refineries in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the armed forces of Ukraine on the night of November 1 massively attacked the Nizhny Novgorod region. Governor Gleb Nikin announced the destruction of "more than a hundred drones". According to him, according to preliminary data, no one was hurt, but "significant damages were received by an industrial plant in Kastovo district". The authorities continue to assess "damage to infrastructure and civilian property". Nikitin warned against power outages, as well as limiting the supply of hot water and heating to residential buildings during restoration work. The oil refinery for Lukoz-Nicheny Novgorodniptez (NORSI) was hit by the APU, which occupies the fourth place in the role in Russia and the second in gasoline production. This was reported by Astra and the Ukrainian surveillance channel Supernova+, citing eyewitnesses. The photos of local residents show a strong fire and several columns of black smoke. According to preliminary data, the AVT-5 and AVT-6 installations are on fire. The oil rain is also reported. In 2026, NORSI, capable of processing 17 million tons of oil per year, stopped after the Ukraine attacks five times: 26 August 2, 24 July, 24 May 20, 5 April. Follow @moscowtimes ru buy a trusted VPN.

Ukraine hit one of the largest Russian refineries in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the armed forces of Ukraine on the night of November 1 massively attacked the Nizhny Novgorod region. Governor Gleb Nikin announced the destruction of "more than a hundred drones". According to him, according to preliminary data, no one was hurt, but "significant damages were received by an industrial plant in Kastovo district". The authorities continue to assess "damage to infrastructure and civilian property". Nikitin warned against power outages, as well as limiting the supply of hot water and heating to residential buildings during restoration work. The oil refinery for Lukoz-Nicheny Novgorodniptez (NORSI) was hit by the APU, which occupies the fourth place in the role in Russia and the second in gasoline production. This was reported by Astra and the Ukrainian surveillance channel Supernova+, citing eyewitnesses. The photos of local residents show a strong fire and several columns of black smoke. According to preliminary data, the AVT-5 and AVT-6 installations are on fire. The oil rain is also reported. In 2026, NORSI, capable of processing 17 million tons of oil per year, stopped after the Ukraine attacks five times: 26 August 2, 24 July, 24 May 20, 5 April. Follow @moscowtimes ru buy a trusted VPN.