Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Drives Russian Oil Refining to 24-Year Low
Ukraine struck 18 refineries and 30 oil assets in July, pushing Russian processing to 3.6 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported.
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In July, Ukraine significantly intensified strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, this increases the risks of energy supply disruptions and instability in the global market.04 Aug 2026
Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Drives Russian Oil Refining to 24-Year Low
Russian crude processing fell to its lowest level in more than two decades in July after Ukraine expanded its drone campaign from refineries to tankers, pipelines and export infrastructure, according to The Moscow Times, citing Bloomberg analysis. Russian refineries processed an estimated 3.6 million barrels per day in July, the lowest monthly level since May 2002 and roughly one-third below the seasonal average. Between 2020 and 2025, Russian …
Since June, Russia has been grappling with fuel shortages caused by a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and oil infrastructure. The disruptions have led to reduced production, supply problems at gas stations, and restrictions on gasoline sales in many regions of the country. Russia: Oil Production at Lowest in Years. According to data cited by Bloomberg, daily oil production in Russia reached 3.6 million barrels. By comparison, the a…
Russian Oil Refining Falls to 24-Year Low After Ukrainian Drone Strikes – Bloomberg
Russian oil refining fell in July to its lowest level in more than two decades as Ukrainian drone attacks intensified against refineries, tankers and other energy infrastructure, Bloomberg reported Monday.
Bloomberg: Russian oil refining falls to 24-year low amid attacks on energy infrastructure
Russian oil refining fell to its lowest level in 24 years in July as attacks intensified against the country’s refineries, tankers and other energy infrastructure, Bloomberg reported. Russian refineries processed an estimated 3.6 million barrels of crude oil per day during the month—the lowest level since May 2002 and roughly one-third below the seasonal average—according to data from analytics firm EA Analytics cited by Bloomberg. For compariso…
In July, Russia ' s oil infrastructure was hit by at least 30 strikes, resulting in a minimal decline in the Russian Federation ' s oil processing and reduced port shipments.
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