Novak reported on the regular operation of Russian refineries after the attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russian oil refineries are operating normally after drone attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on March 18 by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in an interview with reporters at the annual congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).

"Our refineries are operating normally, and the domestic market is fully supplied with petroleum products," Novak said.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the stability of the oil refining industry in the face of attacks is well evidenced by low and stable stock prices.

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