Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, creating
shortages and disrupting exports
Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's
energy sector over the past few weeks, inflicting significant losses
on the primary source of financing of Moscow's war machine.
Kyiv's recent strikes on 10 Russian oil refineries have reportedly
disrupted at least 17% of all of Russia's refining capacity, an
equivalent of 1.1 million barrels per day.
Ukraine's targeted campaign is focused on refineries, oil depots and military-industrial sites. This way Kyiv disrupted Moscow's ability to
process and export oil. Ukraine's campaign also created shortages in
some Russian regions and in Moscow-annexed Crimea.
On Sunday, Kyiv targeted a gas terminal in the Leningrad region and an
oil refinery in Samara.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/26/ukraine-knocks-out-17-of-russias-oil-refining-capacity-creating-shortages-and-disrupting-e
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