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An explosion and fire occurred at the Omsk Refinery, one of Russia's largest oil processing facilities owned by Gazprom Neft. The fire covered approximately 1,000 square meters and damaged the AVT-11 unit, which is crucial for crude oil separation.

Omsk, Omsk Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

An explosion at one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Omsk led to a fire on Monday, Aug 26

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The fire broke out at the Omsk Refinery, owned by Gazprom Neft

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Preliminary reports suggest the fire covers an area of 1,000 square meters

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The explosion occurred at the AVT-11 unit, a crucial part of the oil processing system responsible for separating crude oil for further processing

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Damage to this unit could significantly affect the refinery's operations

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Russian sources not ruling out the possibility of a Ukrainian strike

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Two people were injured in an explosion at an oil refinery in Omsk

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Extracted: 2026-02-20T18:04:05.351Z

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