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Ukraine Claims It Disabled over 40% of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity as of Early July
Ukraine says the attacks have forced refinery shutdowns, created fuel shortages and caused $13.5 billion in industry losses since August 2025.
- On Saturday, the Ukrainian General Staff claimed its forces struck eight Russian oil refineries over the past month, disabling 42.74% of the country's refining capacity as of early July.
- The campaign destroyed or damaged more than 60 storage tanks, with the military claiming industry losses reached $13.5 billion since August 2025 as repair work faces equipment shortages.
- Motorists across Russia now face prolonged wait times and fuel rationing, with authorities imposing sales restrictions in more than 40 regions; Alyona Sadovnikova, a 26-year-old social media worker, recently endured an 18-hour wait to refuel.
- President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the shortage but described it as "not critical," while the Kremlin banned fuel exports and began importing gas from India to stabilize domestic supply.
- The fuel crisis exacerbates broader economic strain from inflation, with the Russian-backed leader of Crimea warning that "large volumes of fuel won't be for sale in the immediate future.
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Almost all major Russian refineries would have been hit by the Ukrainian strikes. Between gasoline shortages and export bans, Moscow faces increasing pressure on its system...
As a result of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, Moscow has lost more than 42 percent of its oil processing capacity. Repairs are also being delayed due to a lack of spare parts.
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AlKhaleej TodayUkraine says strikes have disabled nearly 43% of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine says its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have disabled nearly 43% of Russia's oil refining capacity, while Moscow acknowledges the strikes but says the impact remains manageable.
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Over 60 tanks, most of which contain petroleum products, have been destroyed or critically damaged during the month.
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