Problem after problem. What do we know about the explosions at European refineries that process Russian oil?

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

Mediapool

Explosions and fires at two European refineries processing Russian oil raise security concerns, including in Bulgaria.

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An explosion and fire occurred recently at two European refineries processing Russian oil, one in Romania and another in Hungary. The article mentions that the Lukoil refinery in Ploiești, Romania, which processes Russian oil, is undergoing scheduled maintenance on Monday afternoon.

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