Ukraine's deep strikes have wrecked over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, Defense Ministry says
"Fifty-one percent of the damaged oil refining capacity is a significant blow to the enemy's economy, to its ability to wage aggression, and to supply its military formations," Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said Oct. 4.
Ukrainian deep strikes have severely damaged over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, according to the Defense Ministry's report on October 4. The Ukrainian Defense Minister, Yevhen Khmara, attributed this outcome to systematic and carefully planned attacks against Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.
Khmara cited intelligence services, the Ministry of Defense, and the General Staff in his assessment, emphasizing that the damaged capacity represents a significant blow to Russia's economy and military capabilities. The ministry highlighted that 51% of the damaged oil refining capacity is a substantial setback to the enemy's ability to wage aggression and supply its military formations.
The list of recent targeted refineries included Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kirishi, Perm, Ilsky, Saratov, and Syzran. This escalation in attacks comes after a recent decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 28, which restricted access to data on oil refineries and energy exports amid Ukraine's intensified deep strikes.
Ukrainian long-range strike drones and missiles have demonstrated their ability to reach targets over 1,500 kilometers away from Ukrainian-controlled territory. On September 9, a Fire Point FP-1 drone hit a Russian gas facility 3,200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, setting a new record. The ministry reported that Ukraine tripled its production and procurement of long-range strike drones in 2026, with plans to continue scaling up these capabilities.
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