Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia's oil processing capacity by 30%: Reuters
Industry sources said the attacks disrupted nine major refineries and could cut actual crude processing by 200,000 tonnes a day.
- On November 10, Reuters reported that Ukrainian drone strikes since late October have damaged nine of Russia's 35 major refineries, reducing the country's total oil refining capacity by about 30%.
- Following the collapse of President Donald Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, Kyiv resumed striking Russian oil facilities after Moscow continued attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure despite the agreement.
- Industry estimates indicate actual crude processing could fall by 200,000 tonnes daily, with strikes damaging critical facilities in Ryazan, Yaroslavl, and Omsk that supply Russia's military operations.
- Russian regions have reimposed fuel rationing with limits of 30 litres at urban stations, as refinery disruptions exacerbate domestic shortages and complicate Moscow's international diesel export obligations.
- Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy infrastructure aims to weaken a primary revenue source while disrupting military fuel supplies, demonstrating how long-range drone capabilities have transformed Russia's vast territory into a strategic liability.
90 Articles
90 Articles
The General Staff of the Armed Forces reported attacks on the five largest refineries of the Russian Federation in the last two weeks.
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.
Western allies should welcome Ukrainian operations against Russian diesel fuel production infrastructure, NATO’s deputy supreme allied commander John Stringer has said. His comments come as talks continue in Abu Dhabi to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. “Let’s see how serious Russia is,” Stringer told Euronews. He said he hoped Moscow would engage in the talks in good faith, but added that there was little sign yet that Vladimir Putin had…
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…
NATO commends Ukraine's operations against Russian oil infrastructure and claims that the blows directly affect Vladimir Putin. While Alliance officials participate in Abu Dhabi's discussions on the future security agreement for Europe, one NATO commander says it remains to be seen whether the Kremlin leader is truly willing to negotiate peace. Regarding the Ukrainian territories, he stresses that the decision belongs exclusively to Kiev, Eurone…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
