Ukrainian drones wipe out 36% of Russia's oil refining in 13 days
Ukraine knocks out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks
Between October 30 and November 11, Ukrainian drone strikes hit at least nine major Russian refineries with a combined annual capacity above 120 million metric tons — 36% of the country's total refining capacity. Targets included the Saratov plant, the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast, and oil export terminals at the Baltic port of Ust-Luga. Reuters reports roughly 30% of operational capacity lost and fuel shortages across at least six regions.
In under two weeks, enterprises accounting for more than a third of Russia's total oil refining capacity came under strike.