From Caspian Sea to Baltic coast: Ukraine’s April strike campaign reached every corner of Russia’s oil empire
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost at least $7 billion due to Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure.
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“Oil rain” reported in Perm after Ukrainian drones set Transneft pumping station ablaze 1,500 km from the war zone
Transneft hub is burning, "oil rain" reported in Perm. The Orsk oil refinery and a machine-building plant in Orenburg Oblast were also hit overnight.
March from hell: Ukraine hits 10 refineries, 12 air defense systems, 5 Russian factories, halting missile chip supply for 6 months (MAP)
Ukraine hit more strategic Russian targets in March than any previous month.
Indian refiners stop accepting Russian crude as Trump drops 25% tariffs on India
New Delhi never publicly committed to halting Russian oil imports, but its three largest refiners reportedly rejecting offers for March-April delivery.
Russian air defenses are working better. That’s bad news for Ukraine’s drone strikes.
Despite regular fiery photos of strikes, Ukraine's drones are doing too little damage.
Ukraine strikes Russia’s major Russian refinery with new jet-powered drones (VIDEO)
Ukrainian forces launched a long-range drone strike on key Russian oil and drone infrastructure overnight on 16 November…
Chinese refiner backs away from Russian oil amid sanctions fallout, Reuters says
One of inland China’s top oil buyers is sourcing non-Russian oil for winter deliveries.
Russia’s fourth-largest refinery in Ryazan halts core crude unit after drone-induced fire during latest attack, Reuters reports
Production continues at reduced volume, according to Reuters sources.
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian oil refinery near Moscow for sixth time this year (video)
The Ryazan facility processes 12-13 million tons annually and supplies fuel to Russia's capital region.
Russia’s Novokuibyshevsk refinery shuts down again after recent back-to-back drone attacks
Reuters reports the second shutdown in a month at the Rosneft-controlled plant. Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian fuel facilities in recent months.
Analysis of two months of deep strikes explains what Ukraine really targets at Russian oil refineries
The study reveals a deliberate focus on refinery processing units, whose loss cripples output far more than visible explosions do.
Global energy watchdog: Russian refineries won’t recover before mid‑2026 after Ukraine’s strikes
Of course, the assessment does not account for the impact of future attacks in the ongoing deep-strike campaign.
US Intelligence helps Ukraine strike Russian oil refineries as Putin moves to stabilize fuel market
Putin signed a decree on 12 Oct. suspending fuel subsidy reductions through May 2026, seeking to stabilize Russia's gasoline market as Ukraine's US-backed drone strikes have damaged 16 of 38 refineries and triggered widespread shortages.
Another refinery attack, another fire: Kinef refinery ablaze in Leningrad Oblast drone strike (video, updated)
Sources say four explosions rocked the facility. Local authorities claim the fire has already been extinguished. It was at least fourth attack on this refinery.
Trump’s tariff strategy against India’s Russian oil purchases creates unexpected windfall for Chinese refineries
Beijing's state-owned refineries are stockpiling discounted Urals crude at 75,000 barrels daily, nearly double their normal intake.
Three-week Ukrainian drone blitz cuts 13.5% of Russian oil capacity, triggers price crisis
Moscow's energy infrastructure collapse forces Russian consumers to pay record fuel prices while the Kremlin struggles to maintain both domestic supply and military operations.
Ukraine’s drones turn Volgograd night into firestorm — Lukoil’s biggest refinery ablaze after fuel spill ignites
The Lukoil facility produces millions of tons of fuel for the Russian war machine. The attack adds to a growing list of hits on key energy facilities.
Fire breaks out at Russia’s Saratov oil refinery after another Ukrainian drone assault
Last night, Ukrainian drones again targeted key facilities in Saratov Oblast, striking an oil refinery and causing explosions near Engels airbase.
Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery suspends work after Ukrainian drone attacks
The recent strikes disabled key processing and transport equipment, stopping production at a plant representing 5% of Russia's refining capacity.