Satellite imagery showed damaged technological overpasses and tanks at the Ryazan oil refinery following a Ukrainian strike on May 15, affecting over half of the refinery's facilities.
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Satellite imagery taken on May 18 shows damage to multiple facilities at the Ryazan oil refinery.
Mid-month, the Ryazan refinery suspended processing after a strike
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Ryazan refinery in Russia's Ryazan Region during the night of May 15.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Ryazan oil refinery on May 15, resulting in a major fire.
A separate mass courtesy visit was made to the Ryazan Oil Refinery in conjunction with deep-attack units.
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