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Posted on 9/5/25 at 4:21 am to Coeur du Tigre
FIRMS on the Ryazan refinery after last night. Again, this is a 343k Bbl/day site -
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 9/5/25 at 4:40 am to Coeur du Tigre
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Analysis of photos and videos by Exilenova from Ryazan shows the strike high likely hit an ELOU-AVT-6 unit — an electric desalting and atmospheric-vacuum distillation installation.
Officially it handles 6 million tons of oil per year, but many of these older units were modernized to boost capacity by 2–2.5 times, meaning the real throughput could be much higher.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. ELOU-AVT-6 unit in happier days. The 'after' photos will be up soon -
Posted on 9/5/25 at 5:23 am to Coeur du Tigre
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In Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, Ukrainians once again [first attack in May] struck one of Russia’s most critical military-industrial enterprises — Energia, which is primarily focused on the missile and space industry.
Earlier, the director of Energia stated that the concern was close to shutting down due to growing debts and delayed salary payments.
So they weren't getting paid? Almost feel sorry for them. Did Ukraine employ a euthanization drone on this poor business?
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If tweet fails to load, click here. May 22-23 attack.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:43 am to cypher
human safari operators targeting farmers.
Russian drone strike kills Kherson farmer who defended fields with shotgun
Iryna Balachuk — Friday, 5 September 2025, 11:55
Oleksandr Hordiienko, the head of the Kherson Oblast Farmers’ Association and member of Kherson Oblast Council, has been killed in a Russian drone strike. He was known for defending his fields and equipment from Russian drones with his own shotgun.
Source: Ihor Yosypenko, member of Kherson Oblast Council, on Facebook; Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote from Yosypenko: "Today our farming family suffered an irreparable loss. This morning our colleague and compatriot from the Beryslav district – Oleksandr Hordiienko, the head of the Kherson Oblast Farmers’ Association and member of Kherson Oblast Council – was killed. This is a huge loss for the entire farming community of Ukraine."
Details: Yosypenko said that Hordiienko was not just a farmer, but "a true steward of the land, a man who lived and breathed for his work".
Prokudin added that Hordiienko’s life was taken by a Russian drone while he was working in the field.
"I cannot believe it. On Tuesday we were still speaking at a joint meeting, and today I received this tragic news. This morning a Russian drone cut short the life of farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko. The enemy treacherously attacked the vehicle he was using while working in the field," Prokudin wrote.
He recalled that Hordiienko had over 30 years of experience in agriculture, was the owner of the Hordiienko farm and headed the regional association of farmers and private landowners.
"He was well known and respected across Kherson Oblast. No mines, shelling or attacks ever forced him to abandon his life’s work. Until the very end, he remained on his native land, working for Kherson Oblast," Prokudin said.
Ukrainska Pravda
Russian drone strike kills Kherson farmer who defended fields with shotgun
Iryna Balachuk — Friday, 5 September 2025, 11:55
Oleksandr Hordiienko, the head of the Kherson Oblast Farmers’ Association and member of Kherson Oblast Council, has been killed in a Russian drone strike. He was known for defending his fields and equipment from Russian drones with his own shotgun.
Source: Ihor Yosypenko, member of Kherson Oblast Council, on Facebook; Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote from Yosypenko: "Today our farming family suffered an irreparable loss. This morning our colleague and compatriot from the Beryslav district – Oleksandr Hordiienko, the head of the Kherson Oblast Farmers’ Association and member of Kherson Oblast Council – was killed. This is a huge loss for the entire farming community of Ukraine."
Details: Yosypenko said that Hordiienko was not just a farmer, but "a true steward of the land, a man who lived and breathed for his work".
Prokudin added that Hordiienko’s life was taken by a Russian drone while he was working in the field.
"I cannot believe it. On Tuesday we were still speaking at a joint meeting, and today I received this tragic news. This morning a Russian drone cut short the life of farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko. The enemy treacherously attacked the vehicle he was using while working in the field," Prokudin wrote.
He recalled that Hordiienko had over 30 years of experience in agriculture, was the owner of the Hordiienko farm and headed the regional association of farmers and private landowners.
"He was well known and respected across Kherson Oblast. No mines, shelling or attacks ever forced him to abandon his life’s work. Until the very end, he remained on his native land, working for Kherson Oblast," Prokudin said.
Ukrainska Pravda
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:01 am to Coeur du Tigre
AT6 signifies that there are also AT1 through 5. AVT4 signifies that there are also AVT 1 through 3. The refinery was originally built in 1961 so all units from when built should still be able to operate. Then there are all of the downstream units.
I am assuming, of course, that AT stands for Atmospheric Tower and AVT stands for Atmospheric Vacuum Tower. A vacuum tower fractionates the heavy bottoms left over from the atmospheric tower. The reason it is under a vacuum is so less heat is required to separate the bottoms. The most common reason for a vacuum tower is to make asphalt from the residuals.
I am assuming, of course, that AT stands for Atmospheric Tower and AVT stands for Atmospheric Vacuum Tower. A vacuum tower fractionates the heavy bottoms left over from the atmospheric tower. The reason it is under a vacuum is so less heat is required to separate the bottoms. The most common reason for a vacuum tower is to make asphalt from the residuals.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 8:02 am
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:08 am to CitizenK
BTW, this refinery is an example of the US providing funding and technology for its expansion and modernization program.
EX-IM bank provided funding for US engineering, and equipment.
The EX-IM bank provides only 80% to cover cost of US goods and services and is used as a bridge loan to ensure that US companies are paid. European like funding provides 90%. China provides 100%.
EX-IM bank provided funding for US engineering, and equipment.
The EX-IM bank provides only 80% to cover cost of US goods and services and is used as a bridge loan to ensure that US companies are paid. European like funding provides 90%. China provides 100%.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:43 am to Leopold
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Well, I can't post the soldiers I worked with for decades saying that this is happening, so I am going to go to with the fact that anybody who is not either
A) In the administration directly, or
B) In the Pentagon, which means they cannot legally disagree publicly with the president no matter how stupid and dangerous the policy is
all saying it's happening. So, yeah.....
yawn
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:52 am to Leopold
Dude those cyber attacks havve been happening for well over a decade. Nothing new with Trump or even Biden.
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Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:23 am to Coeur du Tigre
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#1 and #2 - Looking to be another bright weekend in Russia...
Much more effective than hitting apartment buildings.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:06 am to Coeur du Tigre
I think Exxon in BTR always shows two flares as red pixels in the FIRMS images. Doesn’t mean it’s on fire from an attack.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:57 am to Camp Randall
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I think Exxon in BTR always shows two flares as red pixels in the FIRMS images. Doesn’t mean it’s on fire from an attack.
When flaring yes, when pilot light is lit, no
Posted on 9/5/25 at 11:03 am to Lee B
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Around 100,000 russian troops are now massed near Pokrovsk, many redeployed from other fronts.
Reports of Russia madding 100,000 troops on the Pokrovsk front have been made since the spring. All we’ve seen are minor advances and a few raids that have been eliminated. No breakthroughs.
The fighting season is almost over. I’d be surprised if Russia did anything major here until next year.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 11:38 am to cypher
Ukrainian officer explains Russia’s costly failures near Pokrovsk
September 5, 2025, 04:20 AM
Ukrainian military spokesman Stanislav Bunyatov, known by his call sign Osman, spoke with NV about the latest developments on the Donetsk front, the strategic importance of Crimea, and how Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics. In the conversation, he discussed Russia’s mounting losses, the role of drones like Bayraktars in ongoing operations, and why Moscow continues to sacrifice troops despite failing to achieve its objectives.
NV
September 5, 2025, 04:20 AM
Ukrainian military spokesman Stanislav Bunyatov, known by his call sign Osman, spoke with NV about the latest developments on the Donetsk front, the strategic importance of Crimea, and how Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics. In the conversation, he discussed Russia’s mounting losses, the role of drones like Bayraktars in ongoing operations, and why Moscow continues to sacrifice troops despite failing to achieve its objectives.
NV
Posted on 9/5/25 at 11:41 am to cypher
Zelenskyy: Ukraine prepared to supply gas and oil to Slovakia if they're not Russian
Viktor Volokita — Friday, 5 September 2025, 18:26
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is prepared to supply gas and oil to Slovakia, provided that they are not of Russian origin.
Source: Zelenskyy at a briefing after a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the city of Uzhhorod in Zakarpattia Oblast (Transcarpathia) in Ukraine's west, as reported by Ukrinform
Quote: "Slovak Prime Minister Fico and I have discussed energy issues. We are ready to supply gas and oil to Slovakia – but only if it’s not Russian gas or Russian oil. Because we are at war. That’s the bottom line."
Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is currently responding to Russian strikes on energy facilities. "And we will keep responding. But we want this war to end," the president added.
Background:
Following his meeting with Fico, Zelenskyy stated that Russian oil has no future.
Ukrainska Pravda
Viktor Volokita — Friday, 5 September 2025, 18:26
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is prepared to supply gas and oil to Slovakia, provided that they are not of Russian origin.
Source: Zelenskyy at a briefing after a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the city of Uzhhorod in Zakarpattia Oblast (Transcarpathia) in Ukraine's west, as reported by Ukrinform
Quote: "Slovak Prime Minister Fico and I have discussed energy issues. We are ready to supply gas and oil to Slovakia – but only if it’s not Russian gas or Russian oil. Because we are at war. That’s the bottom line."
Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is currently responding to Russian strikes on energy facilities. "And we will keep responding. But we want this war to end," the president added.
Background:
Following his meeting with Fico, Zelenskyy stated that Russian oil has no future.
Ukrainska Pravda
Posted on 9/5/25 at 11:55 am to CitizenK
Posted on 9/5/25 at 12:13 pm to doubleb
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Around 100,000 russian troops are now massed near Pokrovsk, many redeployed from other fronts.
Reports of Russia madding 100,000 troops on the Pokrovsk front have been made since the spring. All we’ve seen are minor advances and a few raids that have been eliminated. No breakthroughs.
The fighting season is almost over. I’d be surprised if Russia did anything major here until next year.
Looking at the context, they had what seems to be that very disorganized breakthrough that no one (including the Russians) expected in the past month or so.
So maybe their logic is that if they actually apply more pressure, they can create more of those AND be ready to take advantage this time.
If the 100k thing is true, it will be telling on Russia's manpower issues (or lack of) if they are able to redistribute that many troops and not suffer territorial losses anywhere else on the line. So something to monitor there.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 12:24 pm to VolSquatch
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So something to monitor there.
Definitely, and that what I’m doing.
This report surfaced in May. It’s September now and nothing major has happened.
Also keep in mind that this isn’t 100,000 extra troops. The extra troops brought the total strength up to 100K or so. I believe I read that they already had about 35K on that front.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 2:28 pm to cypher
quote:Refreshing article. This guy corrects a few assumptions about the current situation and describes the Russian weakness for 'glory'. Maybe the prolonged celebration of the victory in 1945 and its massive cost has led to a mindset similar to the one held by the Japanese in WW2.
Ukrainian officer explains Russia’s costly failures near Pokrovsk
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Let me repeat a phrase everyone should keep in mind. For Russians, it goes something like this: the more losses, the greater the glory of victory. It is a barbaric sentiment, but it perfectly describes their logic.
As for what continues to unfold, we must understand that although Russia has not achieved a single operational objective in the Donetsk sector, that does not mean they will stop fighting.
quote:
For Russia, this war has a very simple meaning: as long as it continues, Putin’s regime survives. That is why they will do everything to prolong it.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 2:44 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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