Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia's oil processing capacity by 30%: Reuters
Reuters and industry sources said the attacks hit nine major refineries and may cut actual crude processing by 200,000 tonnes a day.
- On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Ukrainian drone strikes since late October have impacted nearly 30% of Russia's total refining capacity, causing operational disruptions at nine of its 35 major refineries.
- These operations intensified after a proposed energy ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump failed to hold; Kyiv launched the strikes following a major October 14 Russian missile assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Disruptions now affect facilities in Ryazan, Yaroslavl, the Volga region, and the Kirishi refinery, with industry sources estimating a reduction in actual crude processing of 200,000 metric tons per day.
- Reduced output complicates Russia's ability to fulfill diesel export obligations to the United States while addressing domestic shortages, adding to global market tightness already strained by Middle Eastern refinery outages.
- European Commission President Ursula confirmed the European Union is drafting a 22nd sanctions package, as Russia and Ukraine remain divided heading into peace talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi.
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NATO backs Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, says Kyiv alone decides territory's fate – media
NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander John Stringer has praised Ukraine's successful operations against Russian oil refining infrastructure, stressing that only Kyiv has the right to determine the future of its sovereign territories.
Only Ukraine has the right to decide the fate of its territories in negotiations with Russia. NATO also questions whether Moscow has come to Abu Dhabi with serious intentions and not with the same demands as in 2022. This is reported by RBK Ukraine with reference to an interview by General John Stringer, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the NATO Integrated Forces in Europe, published by Euronews. The Alliance is represented at the talks by officials…
About 30 percent of Russia's oil refinery capacity has been shut down in the past week, further straining Russia. State-controlled oil giant introduces rationing at gas stations.
Ukraine's strikes hit Russian refineries representing 30% of capacity as Abu Dhabi talks open
Credit: bne IntelliNewsUkrainian drone strikes have hit refineries representing about 30% of Russia's oil refining capacity, as US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi.
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