At the beginning of this week, Ukrainian drones struck at least five Russian oil refineries, indicating an increase in Ukrainian military activity in the airspace. The attacks began on Monday and continue, causing significant damage to Russian energy infrastructure.
List of Targeted Refineries
Among the targeted facilities were:
- Kuibyshev Refinery (Samara region);
- Bashneft-UNPZ (Bashkortostan);
- Perm Refinery (Perm Krai);
- Novoshakhtinsk Refinery (Rostov region);
- Ilysky Refinery (Krasnodar Krai).
Impact on Russian Oil Industry
According to information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, prior to the attacks this week, the Moscow refinery was attacked last week, leading to its shutdown. As a result of these actions, the General Staff reported that more than 45% of the projected capacities of Russian oil refining have been put out of operation.
Context and Future Consequences
These strikes indicate Ukraine's strategic approach to dismantling Russian energy infrastructure, which is critical for conducting the war. The reduction of refinery capacities may lead to serious economic consequences for Russia, including a decrease in oil exports and an increase in domestic fuel prices.