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.
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Senate Republicans stall Russian sanctions bill — no vote until after possible Trump-Putin Budapest meeting
Republican leaders pulled back the bill despite previous urgency, citing hopes for a “fruitful” Putin meeting.
Ukrainian drones ignite one of Russia’s largest gas plants 1,200+ km from front lines — Orenburg facility burns overnight (video)
Locals posted red‑sky photos. Later footage confirmed explosions and fires at Gazprom’s flagship facility after a night‑time strike.
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.
Ukraine disables 40% of one of Russia’s largest oil refineries processing 17.5 million tons annually
The third Ukrainian drone strike on Kirishinefteorgsintez this year disabled CDU-6, forcing the facility to operate at 70% capacity while processing 6.6% of Russia's national crude oil output.
How Ukrainian drone campaign created Russia’s nationwide fuel crisis
Energy-rich Russia now imports refined fuel for the first time in years.
Russian gas giant Gazprom plans to reduce central office staff by 40%
The corporation evaluates substantial workforce cuts at Saint Petersburg headquarters following reduced European market access due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.