Russia promises air defence systems to oil producers in response to drone attacks

Pledge follows latest series of attacks against oil refineries by Ukriane, that have resulted in some producing fields being idled

An oil processing unit on fire at Russia’s Ryazan refinery after being hit by Ukrainian drones last week. — An oil processing unit on fire at Russia’s Ryazan refinery after being hit by Ukrainian drones last week.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Vladimir Afanasiev

European Correspondent

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Published 19 March 2024, 16:44Updated 19 March 2024, 16:44