The visit also gave lawmakers an opportunity to assess TOR’s operational capacity, challenges and plans for future expansion.
TOR resumed crude oil processing in December 2025 following rehabilitation work undertaken by its management.
The refinery is currently processing about 28,000 barrels of crude oil per day, while work is underway to restore its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCC), which is expected to increase production capacity.
The visit forms part of Parliament’s monitoring of the refinery and its role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector and energy security. Trending Now
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Ghana: Parliament’s Energy Committee Visits TOR To Assess Operations, Revival Plans
Ghana’s Parliamentary Committee on Energy on Tuesday visited the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to assess its operations, ongoing rehabilitation and plans to restore the refinery to full-scale operations.
The committee met TOR management, led by Managing Director Edmond Kombat, and discussed refinery operations, health and safety, planned expansion projects and measures to strengthen Ghana’s energy security.
Management briefed the committee on recent developments, including the refurbishment and commissioning of the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) by President John Dramani Mahama as part of efforts to revive the facility.
Committee Chairman Emmanuel Bedzrah said Parliament would continue to support efforts to restore and strengthen the refinery’s operations.
The visit also gave lawmakers an opportunity to assess TOR’s operational capacity, challenges and plans for future expansion.
TOR resumed crude oil processing in December 2025 following rehabilitation work undertaken by its management.
The refinery is currently processing about 28,000 barrels of crude oil per day, while work is underway to restore its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCC), which is expected to increase production capacity.
The visit forms part of Parliament’s monitoring of the refinery and its role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector and energy security.
The visit also gave lawmakers an opportunity to assess TOR’s operational capacity, challenges and plans for future expansion.
TOR resumed crude oil processing in December 2025 following rehabilitation work undertaken by its management.
The refinery is currently processing about 28,000 barrels of crude oil per day, while work is underway to restore its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCC), which is expected to increase production capacity.
The visit forms part of Parliament’s monitoring of the refinery and its role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector and energy security. Nigeria Seeks To Revive Mambilla Hydropower Project After Arbitration Win
Nigeria has asked China Energy Engineering Corp, known as Energy China, to examine the most practical way to revive the long-delayed Mambilla hydropower project, including the possibility of delivering it in phases, the government said.
The move follows Nigeria’s victory in an international arbitration case brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission over the project.
An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal in Paris on Thursday dismissed Sunrise’s $400 million claim against Nigeria, removing a major legal obstacle to the planned hydropower scheme.
The tribunal also rejected Sunrise’s claim that Nigeria had breached contractual obligations under a settlement agreement and related addendum.
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said larger hydropower projects, including Mambilla, alongside smaller schemes serving agricultural corridors, were part of Nigeria’s medium- and long-term electricity strategy, according to state broadcaster NTA.
Nigeria’s recent power mission to China also secured commitments from Chinese engineering companies and financiers to accelerate several priority electricity projects, the government said.
China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) reaffirmed its role in Nigeria’s 1.9-gigawatt Presidential Power Initiative, with the first transmission lines expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2027, according to the government.
China National Electric Engineering Co (CNEEC) has also advanced financing arrangements for the $116 million Zungeru power evacuation project, while TBEA has committed to a proposed $500 million industrial park for power-equipment manufacturing.
HengFei Cables has committed to supplying cables for the second phase of the Presidential Power Initiative and proposed establishing a cable assembly plant and training centre in Nigeria, the government said.
Nigeria’s government says the initiatives are intended to combine power infrastructure development with local manufacturing and technical training as it seeks to expand electricity supply.
The Mambilla project, planned in Taraba state, has faced years of delays.
The latest arbitration ruling could allow the government to renew efforts to secure financing and advance construction.
India Urges OPEC To Deepen Cooperation On Global Energy Stability
India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has called on Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to work closely with India to advance a balanced, stable and predictable global energy market.
Puri made the call during the seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue, held on Sept. 22, 2026, in New Delhi.
Discussions focused on oil market stability, energy security and the importance of adequate and timely investment across the oil industry.
The two sides reviewed short-, medium- and long-term energy outlooks, highlighting India’s growing role in global economic expansion and energy demand.
Puri said India and OPEC shared a complementary and mutually beneficial relationship and thanked OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais for his contribution to strengthening the partnership.
He said India valued its longstanding engagement with OPEC and its member countries, which had contributed to greater mutual understanding and cooperation on key energy issues.
“As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, India will remain an important driver of global energy demand in the decades ahead,” Puri said.
“A sustained dialogue between producers and consumers is essential to support investment, strengthen energy resilience and ensure reliable energy supplies for global growth and development,” he added.
Al Ghais said dialogue with India was a priority for OPEC because of the country’s growing importance in the global energy landscape.
“Dialogue with India is a priority for OPEC because we recognize India’s importance within the current global energy landscape and the fact that this importance will only increase in the decades ahead,” he said.
He noted that the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue had been running for 11 years since its launch in New Delhi in 2015.
Al Ghais commended India’s “balanced, realistic and pragmatic approach” to addressing energy challenges, saying many of India’s energy priorities were also priorities for OPEC.
He also praised the Indian government’s commitment to international cooperation and dialogue, saying diplomacy was important in addressing global challenges.
The meeting reviewed progress under the dialogue, including cooperation at the technical level, and both sides underscored the importance of deepening energy cooperation.
The two sides agreed to hold the eighth High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue in Vienna, Austria, on a mutually convenient date.
Ghana Unveils Revised Electrical Wiring Code To Improve Safety
Ghana’s Energy Commission, in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has unveiled a revised Electrical Wiring Code aimed at improving safety and protecting lives and property.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Serwaa Bondzie, along with officials from the commission and the GSA, unveiled the revised code at the commission’s headquarters in Accra on Tuesday.
The revised code serves as a comprehensive guide for Electrical Wiring installations and is expected to improve safety, efficiency and compliance with standards in the country’s electrical industry. Speaking at the unveiling during the 25th Graduation Ceremony for Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals in Accra, Ms Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie said the existing code had served Ghana well but the electrical environment had changed significantly. “Electricians today are increasingly required to work with solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, inverters, EV charging infrastructure and other emerging technologies,” she said. “Standards must evolve with technology,” she added. Bondzie said the new code, developed in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), represented more than a revision of a technical document. “It establishes the standards required for the next phase of Ghana’s electrical and energy transition,” she said. She said the Energy Commission would work with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) to review the electrical wiring training syllabus to align it with the new code. “There must be a clear connection between what we regulate, what we teach, what we assess and what we certify,” she said. Bondzie said the Commission was also strengthening the integrity of the certification system through digitalisation. “Since the integration of our certification system with ECG and NEDCo went live in July 2026, more than 27,500 digital verification tokens have been generated,” she said. Dr Awal Mohammed, Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations at the GSA, said the revised code would help enhance electrical safety across the country. He said the GSA would collaborate with the Energy Commission to ensure that electrical cables and accessories imported into Ghana met the required standards and were properly tested. Mohammed also appealed to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to make the new Electrical Wiring Code mandatory for all electrical wiring professionals.USTDA Selects Anzana Electric For Power Study Along Africa’s Lobito Corridor
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on Tuesday signed an agreement with Anzana Electric Group Limited to fund a feasibility study aimed at expanding hydropower generation and upgrading electricity distribution networks in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Lualaba province and Zambia’s North-Western province.
The project is expected to improve power reliability for copper and cobalt mining operations and more than three million residents in the region, USTDA said.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York.
“Reliable power allows mines to operate, businesses to profit, and families to thrive,” USTDA Deputy Director Thomas R. Hardy said.
The Lobito Corridor is a strategic logistics route linking mineral-producing areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to the Atlantic Ocean through the port of Lobito in Angola. It is intended to facilitate the transport of copper, cobalt and other critical minerals to international markets.
USTDA’s feasibility study will assess the rehabilitation of existing hydropower assets, the development of new hydropower generation and the expansion of electricity distribution infrastructure to supply mining operations and surrounding communities, the agency said.
The study will also identify potential U.S. suppliers and financing structures for the project, creating opportunities for U.S. equipment and engineering services in electricity distribution and hydropower generation, USTDA said.
Reliable electricity remains a challenge in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, where mining operations account for a large share of available power, leaving households and businesses with limited access, according to USTDA.
The project is expected to connect more than 500,000 homes and businesses and help mining companies along the Lobito Corridor reduce their reliance on diesel generators, the agency said.
The USTDA-funded study also supports the objectives of a strategic partnership agreement signed by the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2025, the agency said.
“The countries along the Lobito Corridor are uniquely positioned to create long-term economic value from their critical minerals. Realizing that ambition depends on reliable electricity, which underpins industrialization, drives local value addition, creates jobs and strengthens economies,” Anzana Electric Group Chief Executive Brian Kelly said.
USTDA said its support for Anzana complements other agency-backed projects along the Lobito Corridor involving power generation, digital connectivity, port modernization and critical minerals extraction and processing.
Libya’s NOC Warns Of Force Majeure As Oil Facilities Guard Agency Shuts Oil Facilities
A group of members of Libya’s Oil Facilities Guard Agency on Tuesday closed the gates of the Zawiya Oil Refinery and Al-Burayqa Oil Marketing Company, preventing workers and technicians from entering and replacing night-shift crews responsible for operations, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said.
The action also prevented students at the Oil Institute for Training and Qualification in Zawiya from attending classes, although the gate of Al-Burayqa Oil Marketing Company and the main gate of the Zawiya refinery were later partially reopened, the NOC said.
The closures came amid the continued shutdown in recent days of valve No. 7 in the Hamada area on the crude oil pipeline linking the Sharara oilfield to the coast.
The valve was closed by members of the Oil Facilities Guard Agency in southwestern Libya and armed individuals, halting crude oil transportation from the Sharara field operated by Akakos Oil Operations Company, according to the NOC.
The NOC said the closures posed technical, operational and safety risks to the oil complex and could damage facilities and equipment and disrupt refining and fuel supply operations.
A prolonged blockade could lead to a complete halt of operations at the complex, affecting fuel supplies and state revenues and disrupting the import and distribution of petroleum products to the domestic market, the NOC said.
The corporation called on authorities to lift the closures and allow technical, operational and administrative teams to resume their duties. It also urged security agencies to protect oil facilities, ensure workers can move freely and prevent confrontations.
The NOC said it remained committed to maintaining operations but warned that it could declare force majeure in the coming hours if the valve was not reopened. It said the measure would be intended to protect the corporation’s assets and partners and avoid potentially significant financial penalties for the Libyan state.
Petrobras Signs Eight Production-Sharing Contracts In Côte d’Ivoire
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras, through its wholly owned subsidiary Petrobras Netherlands B.V. (PNBV), has signed production-sharing contracts (PSCs) with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and PETROCI Holding for eight offshore exploration blocks, the company said.
The PSCs cover the offshore blocks CI-513, CI-600, CI-601, CI-602, CI-603, CI-605, CI-701 and CI-702.
Under the agreements, PNBV will hold a 90% interest in the blocks and operate them, while PETROCI Holding will hold the remaining 10% stake.
“With this acquisition, Petrobras establishes a significant presence in Côte d’Ivoire, a country in a region with high exploration potential and geological characteristics similar to those of our own sedimentary basins,” Petrobras President Magda Chambriard said.
“We will apply our experience and technical expertise to these blocks, and we are confident that, by doing so, we can unlock the full potential that we believe exists along the African Atlantic margin,” she added.
The contracts give Petrobras access to exploration areas along the African equatorial margin as the company seeks to replenish its oil and gas reserves through exploration in new frontiers in Brazil and abroad.
The move is part of Petrobras’ strategy, outlined in its business plan, to diversify its exploration portfolio and pursue opportunities aimed at creating value and supporting the long-term sustainability of its business.
Liberia: LEC Receives 14,500 Smart Meters Under Rollout Programme
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has received 14,500 smart meters as part of efforts to advance its Smart Metering Programme and improve efficiency in electricity distribution and consumption, the power utility said on Monday.
In a statement, the corporation said an additional 60,000 smart meters are expected to arrive within a month to support the planned rollout.
The initiative, being implemented in partnership with SENAPT, is expected to enhance customer metering, strengthen revenue protection, reduce commercial losses and help combat illegal electricity consumption.
The smart metering rollout represents another major step in LEC’s efforts to modernise its metering system and improve service delivery to customers.
Ghana: NPA Proposes Three Funds Under New Downstream Petroleum Bill
Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has proposed the establishment of three regulatory funds under a new draft Bill currently before Parliament for consideration and approval.
The proposed funds are the Distribution Fund, Infrastructure Fund and LPG Promotion Fund.
The provisions are set out in Clauses 25 to 40 for the Distribution Fund, Clauses 42 to 58 for the Infrastructure Fund, and Clauses 59 to 75 for the LPG Promotion Fund.
Distribution Fund
Under the Bill, the Distribution Fund would seek to ensure the regular and efficient transportation of petroleum products from refineries or bulk supply points to storage depots, retail outlets and other delivery points across the country.
It would also seek to ensure uniform pricing of petroleum products nationwide, regular supplies to all parts of the country, security of the petroleum products distribution system and an efficient distribution system.
The proposed sources of funding include the primary distribution margin in the prescribed petroleum pricing formula, the unified petroleum price margin and the security margin for providing security for the petroleum distribution system.
The fund would be managed by a Distribution Fund Management Committee, with the sector minister nominating a member of the NPA board as chairperson.
Other members would include the chief executive officer of the NPA, and representatives of BOST Energies, the Tanker Owners Union and the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (CBOD), as well as two other persons with managerial experience in the sector nominated by the minister.
Infrastructure Fund
The Infrastructure Fund would finance the construction, development and maintenance of a sustainable petroleum products distribution system, as well as infrastructure for the storage, refining and transportation of petroleum products.
The fund would also support the provision of strategic fuel reserves, according to the Bill.
Its proposed sources of funding include an infrastructure margin that would form part of the prescribed petroleum pricing formula; a levy that may be imposed by Parliament on a petroleum product; fees paid by petroleum service providers for the use of infrastructure financed by the fund; and money approved by Parliament.
The fund would be managed by an Infrastructure Management Committee comprising a person with expertise in the petroleum downstream industry nominated by the minister as chairperson; a representative of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition not below the rank of director; two NPA representatives; and representatives of BOST Energies, Bulk Import, Distribution and Export Companies (BIDECs) and Tema Oil Refinery.
LPG Promotion Fund
The LPG Promotion Fund would seek to promote the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Ghana, including its use in vehicles, as well as the use of liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, biofuel blends, hydrogen and other non-fossil fuels, excluding electricity.
The fund would also support the promotion and implementation of the cylinder recirculation model and investment initiatives in support of the energy transition strategy within the petroleum downstream industry.
Proposed sources of funding include an LPG promotion margin in the prescribed petroleum pricing formula for LPG; a green transition margin in the pricing formula; an amount specified by the NPA to be charged as part of the supplier’s premium; a levy imposed by Parliament on a petroleum product; and money approved by Parliament.
The fund would be managed by an LPG Promotion Fund Management Committee, comprising the NPA chief executive officer as chairperson; the director responsible for finance at the NPA, nominated by the NPA chief executive; representatives of BIDECs and LPG marketing companies; a representative of LPG bottling companies nominated by the NPA board; a representative of the ministry; and an environmental civil society representative nominated by the NPA board.
LPG Tanker Hit By Shrapnel From Unidentified Projectiles In Strait Of Hormuz
An LPG tanker was struck by shrapnel from unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the Gulf, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
UKMTO said on Monday it had received a delayed notification of the incident.
The tanker was expected to continue its voyage to its next port of call while the relevant authorities investigate the circumstances of the incident, UKMTO said.
Kenya: Two Suspects Arrested Over Naivasha-Juja Transmission Tower Vandalism
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vandalism and collapse of Transmission Tower No. 1052 on the Naivasha-Juja 132-kilovolt double-circuit line, Kenya Power said.
The arrests followed a joint operation by Kenya Power’s security team and police.
Kenya Power said the two suspects, Peter Njuguna Richu and Gad Mwiruri Njine, were arrested in Mai Mahiu in an intelligence-led operation.
Searches of their homes recovered tower bracing components, spanners, hacksaw blades and other tools allegedly used in vandalism, the utility said.
The suspects have admitted to involvement and identified other alleged vandalism networks and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu and neighbouring counties, Kenya Power said.
Both suspects remain in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue to track down other members of the alleged network.
Kenya Power commended its security team and police for the arrests and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting electricity infrastructure and prosecuting those responsible for vandalism.
“We thank members of the public whose tips continue to help us track down those vandalising electricity infrastructure,” Kenya Power said.
The power utility urged the public to report suspicious activity near electricity installations to the nearest police station or Kenya Power.
“Protecting electricity infrastructure is a shared responsibility,” it said.
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Cheaper Transport Through CNG-Powered Buses From Oct. 1
Nigerians will see measurable reductions in transportation costs from Oct. 1 as the federal and state governments work with transport stakeholders to increase the use of cheaper compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses, President Bola Tinubu said on Saturday.
In a statement issued personally, Tinubu recalled a meeting with the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states on Aug. 27, at which they agreed that more Nigerians should benefit from lower transport costs.
An implementation committee for the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme was subsequently established under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, he said.
The committee, chaired by Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is working with stakeholders to identify priority transport corridors and determine appropriate interventions.
Tinubu said the committee, the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas (PI-CNG) and electric vehicles (EVs), states and other stakeholders were already working to put the necessary arrangements in place.
The urgency had increased amid a global energy crisis and its impact on petrol and diesel prices and transportation costs, he said.
Tinubu cited existing CNG and electric transport initiatives across several states as evidence that cheaper energy could translate into savings for commuters.
In Borno state, CNG-powered and electric public transport services carry commuters for between 50 naira and 100 naira on routes where commercial operators charge 300 naira to 600 naira, he said.
In Kaduna, 100 CNG-powered buses provide free transportation on major routes, carrying about 3.2 million passengers in their first year, Tinubu said. The buses saved commuters more than 3.5 billion naira in transportation costs during that period, he added.
In Oyo state, CNG buses deployed to Pacesetter Transport reduced the fare on the Lagos-Ibadan route from about 8,000 naira to 3,200 naira during their initial deployment, he said.
In Adamawa, alternative-energy transit services have cut fares by as much as 50%, from 8,000 naira to 4,000 naira, while in Enugu, where 100 CNG buses have been deployed, the Enugu-Nsukka fare has fallen from 2,500 naira to 1,500 naira, Tinubu said.
Government-supported buses in Plateau state carry about 13,000 commuters daily for 200 naira, compared with more than 500 naira charged by commercial operators, he said.
Through a partnership with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), passengers on CNG-converted commercial vehicles on several routes in Abuja receive a 40% fare reduction, Tinubu said.
Fares on the Area 1-Gwagwalada, Nyanya and Wuse routes have fallen from 1,500 naira to 900 naira, 700 naira to 420 naira and 400 naira to 240 naira, respectively, he said.
In Niger state, passengers on the Suleja-Abuja route pay 550 naira, compared with about 800 naira previously, while Abia state has deployed 40 electric buses with fares subsidised by 50%, Tinubu said.
He commended governors and state governments that had moved quickly, but urged them to do more and assured them of federal government support.
Tinubu said disruptions to global energy supplies were putting pressure on petrol and diesel prices and increasing transportation costs worldwide.
Nigeria could not control global energy markets but, as a gas-rich country, could reduce its exposure by using cheaper alternatives, he said.
Tinubu said his administration had invested in building a CNG transportation ecosystem across Nigeria over the past three years.
More than 120,000 vehicles have been converted, with more than 400 certified conversion centres and more than 90 CNG refuelling stations nationwide, he said.
The president urged states to maintain momentum towards Oct. 1 by working with transport unions and commercial operators to support vehicle conversions and fleet deployment.
“Above all, ensure that savings from cheaper energy reach Nigerian citizens through lower fares,” he told the governors.
Ghana: Journalists Urged To Use AI Responsibly In Nuclear Reporting
A communication expert at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, has urged journalists to use artificial intelligence as a reporting assistant rather than a substitute for human judgment, source protection and independent verification.
Ayiku, a General Manager for External Communications at ECG, made the call during a two-day virtual workshop for media professionals organised by Nuclear Power Ghana on the theme, “Responsible AI in Journalism: Strengthening Speed, Accuracy, Ethics and Risk Communications in the Nuclear Landscape.”
He said AI could improve the speed and efficiency of journalism through research, data analysis, transcription and misinformation monitoring, but journalists should independently verify every consequential claim before publication.
“AI output is a hypothesis, not a source,” he said.
Ayiku cautioned journalists against relying on AI-generated information for nuclear safety claims, radiation exposure levels, contamination incidents and other technical matters that could have serious public-safety implications.
Errors in nuclear reporting could mislead the public, undermine confidence in legitimate energy programmes and weaken trust in the media, he said.
He urged journalists to consult qualified scientists, regulators, official documents and other authoritative sources before publishing information generated or summarised by AI.
Ayiku also advised media professionals not to enter confidential, sensitive or source-identifying information into public AI platforms.
Journalists remained responsible for protecting sources, assessing evidence and ensuring that published reports were accurate, fair and properly contextualised, he said.
The workshop comes as Ghana considers the potential role of nuclear power in meeting its long-term electricity needs and supporting industrialisation and economic transformation.
Accurate and independent journalism will be important in examining the programme’s costs, financing arrangements, safety systems, regulatory framework and potential economic benefits.
Nuclear power could contribute to electricity supply reliability, support industrial growth and reduce pressure on Ghana’s existing generation system. Public understanding of the technology, however, will depend partly on the quality of information provided by the media.
“The question is no longer whether journalists will use AI,” Ayiku said.
“The question is whether they will use it responsibly enough to preserve accuracy, accountability and public trust.”
Three Dead In Moscow Region, Drones Hit Oil Refinery In Russian Capital
The largest Ukrainian drone attack reported so far on the Moscow region killed three people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the capital, authorities said on Sunday, as Russia votes in the final day of parliamentary elections.
Ukraine and Russia have continued attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure despite an announcement by US President Donald Trump on Monday that they had agreed to stop.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on his Telegram channel that Russia had downed more than 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 headed for Moscow.
“The unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the elections,” he said. “The adversary failed to achieve this.”
Several drones reached the premises of the oil refinery and one hit an apartment building, he said.
Two people were killed in the early-morning attacks and a third died of his injuries later in hospital, the region’s governor, Andrei Vorobyov, said on Telegram.
In the village of Sofyino, south of Moscow, a body covered in a stained blanket lay in front of a damaged apartment block, the upper windows of which were blown out.
“Glass went flying, people started screaming and shouting. I turned around and the entrance doors had already been blown out, debris everywhere,” said resident Vitaliy, who gave only his first name.
A facility at the Moscow refinery was damaged in the attack, Mayor Sobyanin said, without giving further details, news agency Interfax reported.
Ukrainian strikes have knocked out a significant part of Russia’s oil refining capacity, triggering oil product shortages, fuel price increases and long queues at filling stations in many regions across the country’s 11 time zones.
The Moscow plant, which has been targeted multiple times, processed 11.6 million metric tons of oil in 2024, producing 2.9 million tons of gasoline and 3.2 million tons of diesel, the latest available data shows.
Ukraine has not commented on the attacks. Both sides say they do not target civilians.
In the wider Moscow region, 400 people, including 70 children, were evacuated from a 21-storey apartment block in the Ramenskoye district and a number of homes were damaged, said GovernorVorobyov.