Ukrainian forces targeted a key oil facility in Nizhny Novgorod, causing Russia's second-largest gasoline producer to suspend operations and leaving major Lukoil refineries temporarily shut down.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that strikes on oil refineries and logistics warehouses deep inside Russia constitute a smart strategy for Ukraine, as they increase the percentage of Russians who desire an end to the war.

Despite war-induced supply pressures, European oil refineries continue to close due to a lack of investor funding for new capacity, with projections indicating 20% will be shut down within a decade.

Ukraine's use of long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia, including oil refineries and industrial facilities, has raised questions about Russia's defensive capabilities.

Russia has started importing gasoline from India as the country faces fuel shortages following Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.

Under a revised policy, the government has given oil refineries six years to modernize their plants, offering incentives for early completion of upgrades.

Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov states that the war waged by Russia against Ukraine has been at a strategic deadlock for a long time, yet Russian leadership believes military goals are achievable. In apparent retaliation for Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in Ukraine, turning them into deadly targets.

An article reflects on the ethical implications of publicly expressing joy and admiration as Ukrainian drones successfully strike oil refineries and logistics centers in Russia, causing smoke clouds over cities.

Ukraine's defense forces have changed their tactics for long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, shifting from mass attacks on oil refineries to more precise strikes against critical, hard-to-replace targets.

A Greek Patriot air defense system deployed in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen targeting Saudi oil refineries in Yanbu on the Red Sea. The incident was reported by Reuters, citing Greek sources.

US oil refineries are running at extremely high utilization rates, creating risks of outages at a time when global conflicts are choking fuel supplies and prices are sharply increasing.

Russian investigative journalists report on the Kremlin's security elite recycling discredited narratives, as the country faces pressure from drone attacks on oil refineries, long queues at petrol stations, and a challenged perception of its leader's invincibility.

Russian oil refineries have resumed exchange fuel sales, though trading volumes have significantly plunged amidst the ongoing fuel crisis. The crisis's potential economic damage remains a concern.

Russian energy companies are reportedly requesting increased gasoline supplies from Indian oil refineries. This comes as Ukrainian strikes have impacted Russian logistics centers, potentially affecting domestic fuel distribution.

Russia is set to begin importing diesel fuel as Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries have led to an estimated 40% shortage. This deficit has prompted filling stations to impose purchase limits and farmers to report supply issues.

Following an escalation of Russia's energy crisis due to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, petrol station owners in Russia have begun selling off their stations.

A Russian economist explains the consequences of the massive wave of Ukrainian attacks since early May, which have targeted oil refineries, storage facilities, and key military-industrial sites, with over 130 hits reported this year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine is striking Russia’s oil refineries to create what he called a “nervous atmosphere” in the country.

Russia is facing fuel shortages and a struggling bond market due to ongoing attacks on its oil refineries. Some analysts suggest these economic pressures could potentially force President Putin to the negotiating table.

An analysis examines whether Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russian oil refineries is effective, concluding that fuel shortages are unlikely to compel President Putin to make concessions for peace.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense claims to have hit 11 Russian oil refineries and eight defense plants during its DeepStrike campaign in June.

Ucraina a lovit rafinăriile de petrol din regiunea Krasnodar și din Iaroslavl din Rusia în noaptea de 28 iunie, a declarat președintele Volodimir Zelenski, scrie presa ucraineană.

Fuel shortages, exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and supply networks, are increasingly affecting daily life across Russia's regions. The crisis is prompting concerns about its future impact.

Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan for the import of 50,000 tons of 92-octane gasoline, "Reuters" reports. A fuel crisis arose in Russia after successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Russia has introduced restrictions on gasoline sales in a quarter of its regions, with 22 regions officially imposing limits as of June 24. The fuel crisis is intensifying due to extensive damage caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries.

On Russia Day, drones struck an apartment building and two oil refineries in Tatarstan, and ignited a fire at a petrochemical plant in the Samara region.

SYRIZA-PS issued a joint statement criticizing record profits made by oil refineries while Greek society continues to face endless high prices.

Ukraine has announced that its forces successfully struck a significant Russian oil refinery and a pumping station, with the General Staff confirming further hits on Russian oil infrastructure as part of ongoing efforts to target energy facilities.

Authorities in Ryazan, Russia, declared a state of emergency on May 15 following a nighttime drone attack that damaged one of the country's largest oil refineries and caused an 'oil rain' in the city.

Fire in Ukraine. A major fire at one of Russia's largest oil refineries - a series of explosions was heard

Russia is experiencing a decline in sales of A-92 and A-95 fuel, with extended delivery times, due to Ukraine's ongoing strikes on its oil refineries. These shortages create risks for Russia's fuel supply ahead of the crucial summer season.

Beijing has invoked its 2021 anti-sanctions law for the first time, issuing an order to block US sanctions targeting five oil refineries. This marks a significant move in China's response to foreign punitive measures.

Thailand's Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that unnamed 'partners' have requested Ukraine to refrain from attacking Russian oil refineries.

A proposal for the Thai government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included in recent measures to mitigate the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices. Oil refineries remain under scrutiny.

Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is currently studying the feasibility of implementing a windfall tax on refinery businesses within the country.

Russian Telegram channels have reported a massive drone attack that targeted several facilities, including oil refineries and two chemical plants.

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Japanese oil company Idemitsu has decided to abandon its plans to close oil refineries, citing the slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles in Japan.

Anti-drone netting covering tanks at an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Russia. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Ukraine carried out a long-range drone attack against a Russian oil depot on Wednesday night. A Ukrainian security source said anti-drone netting at the facility failed to stop the attack. Anti-drone netting has emerged as a common makeshift defense tactic on and off the battlefield. Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot overnight, breaking through the netting that had been installed earlier to protect the site from such attacks, a security official told Business Insider on Thursday. Long-range Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, a city in western Russia's Pskov region, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said. They were only authorized to speak on the condition of anonymity to discuss military operations. The source said protective anti-drone nets had been stretched above fuel tanks at the oil depot. The facility belongs to the company Pskovnefteproduct and is located nearly 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The nets were unable to prevent the strike from doing damage, the source added. Satellite imagery captured in December by US spatial intelligence firm Vantor and analyzed by Business Insider, shows what appears to be anti-drone netting covering roughly 15 tanks at the depot in Velikiye Luki. Anti-drone netting is seen in this December 14, 2025, image of storage tanks at Velikiye Luki. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Anti-drone netting covering tanks at an oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Russia. Satellite image ©2026 Vantor Several explosions and a large fire were reported at the oil facility, the source said, citing local channels on the Telegram messaging app. Video footage shared on social media shows a massive blaze burning through a structure resembling anti-drone netting. This kind of netting has been spotted at other oil facilities in Russia in recent months. The tactic underscores how the country is turning to crude-looking, improvised defenses to protect energy infrastructure from ongoing Ukrainian attacks. "Vietnam, run!" - overnight, drones from the Special Operations Center "Alpha" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck the Velikolukskaya oil depot. A large fire broke out at the site. Anti-drone nets had been stretched over the fuel storage tanks, but they did not… pic.twitter.com/bLBxuHNxtm — WarTranslated (@wartranslated) February 19, 2026 Concerns over the high drone saturation have led to similar measures on the battlefield. Anti-drone netting is common near the front lines. Ukrainian soldiers are using this material to cover critical logistics routes. And both militaries have added cage-like fencing to their armored vehicles to protect against drones. Additionally, Russia has also installed makeshift defenses, such as large, floating barriers, to protect its ports from the Ukrainian naval drones that have wreaked havoc on its Black Sea Fleet. The Ukrainian attack on Wednesday night marked Kyiv's latest deep-strike drone operation against the vast Russian energy sector, a major source of revenue that fuels Moscow's ongoing war efforts. "The SBU continues to work methodically on facilities that provide the Russian army with fuel," the security source said in a translated statement. "The destruction of oil depots directly affects the enemy's ability to conduct combat operations, advance and transfer reserves. Such operations are an element of the systematic weakening of the military potential of the Russian Federation," they added. Anti-drone netting has become increasingly common near the front lines in Ukraine. Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images Neither Russia's defense ministry nor its US embassy responded to a request for comment on the attack. Moscow said its air defenses shot down roughly 300 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours. Since last August, Ukraine has been intensifying its long-range drone attacks on Russia's energy sector, targeting oil refineries, terminals, tankers, and platforms at sea. Kyiv has described the deep-strike campaign as its way of imposing "long-range sanctions" on Moscow. Many of these attacks — at least four in the past week, including the most recent strike — have been carried out by the SBU's Alpha group, an elite unit considered to be among the best of Ukraine's special forces. Its personnel have also been involved in ground operations. Meanwhile, Russia has significantly stepped up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter compared to previous years of the war. Since October, Ukrainian energy facilities have been the main target of Russian barrages, Britain's defense ministry said on Thursday. Russia has launched more than 20,000 drones, and its aircraft have fired over 300 missiles, "in attempts to systematically destroy Ukraine's electrical grid and heat generation capacity," the ministry said in an intelligence update. Read the original article on Business Insider

A journalist living in the Czech Republic describes a prevailing sense of stagnation and calm among ordinary Russians, despite Ukraine's escalating drone attacks targeting oil refineries to bring the war closer to them.

North American and European oil refineries are projected to lose further capacity, despite the ongoing energy crisis, primarily due to investor wariness in the sector.

Pakistan's Prime Minister has directed the petroleum minister to travel to Karachi and hold talks with oil refineries. The goal of these negotiations is to reduce diesel prices for consumers.

Analysts suggest that successful Ukrainian strikes deep within Russia, targeting oil refineries, military sites, and logistics infrastructure, have brought the war back to Russia, pressuring Putin to make a dangerous decision.

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck oil refineries in the Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan regions of Russia, with authorities in the Tver region also reporting damage to a Wildberries warehouse.

Over the past week, operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) successfully struck five Russian oil refineries and several aircraft, along with other military and energy infrastructure targets.

Experts estimate that at least $20 billion would be required to fully restore Venezuela's oil refining capacity, raising questions about the future viability of the country's struggling energy infrastructure.

US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would expand the sale of higher-ethanol gasoline (E15) while also providing exemptions from annual blending mandates for certain small oil refineries.

Ukraine has reportedly changed its long-range attack strategy deep within Russian territory, now focusing more frequently on critical Russian energy infrastructure rather than primarily oil refineries.

Several Russian regions have begun to ease fuel sale restrictions that were imposed due to nationwide shortages, which were caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

American refiners are operating at high capacity as they contend with diminishing oil supplies, a situation exacerbated by the re-escalation of the Iran war.

Russia is facing difficulties in exporting all the crude oil it is compelled to send abroad, as Ukrainian drones increasingly target its oil refineries.

Ukrainian drones, used to intercept Russian UAVs and strike oil refineries, are gaining international attention not only for their effectiveness but also for their unconventional and psychologically impactful names like "Pisiun," "F**k Putin," and "Pragaras."

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have severely damaged Russia's oil infrastructure, creating an economic shock whose effects are now being felt in the United States.

Three people have died in Russia since the start of fuel shortages, including an 80-year-old man who died while waiting in line for gasoline in Lisva, with the country struggling with fuel scarcity due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.

A Ukrainian drone attack successfully took offline Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, one of Russia's largest oil refineries, which handles 2.7 percent of the country's oil refining capacity.

Russia is restricting fuel purchases based on license plates in another region, a measure attributed to the damage caused by Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. This has become a daily experience for Russians.

Ukrainian forces have launched new attacks on Russian-occupied territories, killing at least 13 people, and also targeted oil refineries inside Russia. Meanwhile, Russian ballistic missiles were again reported over Kyiv.

The Kremlin stated that President Putin remains open to negotiations, but accused Kyiv of seeking to escalate the conflict through attacks on oil refineries and ports, which only reinforces Putin's resolve to continue the fight.

Ukraine has successfully struck over half of Russia's oil refineries, significantly increasing the number and effectiveness of attacks in 2026, leading to a deepening gasoline crisis in Russia.

Fights have broken out at gas stations across multiple regions in Russia as President Putin admitted that Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing fuel shortages.

Ukraine has reportedly attacked two oil refineries in Russia, causing a fire at the Slavyansk-na-Kubani refinery. The governor of Yaroslavl stated that one person died and another was injured in one of the drone attacks.

A recent natural disaster in Venezuela, likely an earthquake, has severely impacted the country's electrical infrastructure, complicating the restart of oil refineries and raising questions about its effect on oil supplies.

An analysis suggests Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries aim to disrupt war financing, potentially leading to new mobilization strategies, while also noting rising tensions between Poland and Ukraine.

Ukraine is reportedly escalating its attacks on Russia's oil and gas sector, with increasingly frequent and intense strikes targeting oil refineries, depots, and pipeline infrastructure. This strategy aims to disrupt Russia's fuel supply.

Russia is reportedly considering fuel imports and subsidies to stabilize prices and mitigate supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.

Gasoline prices in Russia have skyrocketed after Ukraine launched strikes targeting Russian oil refineries. This has led to significant disruptions in the country's fuel supply.

Units of Ukraine's defense forces conducted strikes on the TANECO and TAIF-NK oil refineries located in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, during the night of June 11-12.

Russia is experiencing widespread shutdowns of its oil refineries, a scenario it has long feared, with Moscow already implementing a gasoline export ban from April until the end of July. This situation highlights significant challenges for the country's energy sector.

Two of the largest oil refineries supplying Moscow and the Moscow region have suspended operations following a series of drone attacks that occurred late last week.

According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Russia faces a potential gasoline shortage due to ongoing problems at its oil refineries.

George Alexopoulos stated that Greece and the broader region are well-protected from the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz due to the country's operational oil refineries, which meet market needs and facilitate exports.

The war in the Middle East, specifically the US and Israel's conflict with Iran, has caused significant environmental damage, including burning oil refineries, missiles hitting pesticide factories, and an oil slick.

An analysis of satellite data has provided insight into the widespread destruction in Tehran, showing that government buildings, oil refineries, and space research centers were hit by hundreds of airstrikes during the Iran-War.

China's independent 'teapot' oil refineries, which typically buy cheap crude and convert it into fuel, are facing significant strain as surging global crude prices threaten their already razor-thin profit margins. These factories are a crucial part of China's energy security.

Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have destroyed 283 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian territory on the night of March 20-21, with several oil refineries potentially being among the targets.

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The ongoing conflict in Iran is creating significant challenges for China's oil refineries, affecting their operations and profitability.

India's cooking gas (LPG) production has increased by 10% across oil refineries, with refineries operating at full capacity following government directives.

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Overlapping state-backed petroleum processing projects across East Africa are exacerbating longstanding geopolitical rivalries and complicating regional energy cooperation efforts.

Attacks on oil refineries have led to fuel shortages in Russia, with some dissident economists suggesting that growing public anger over the crisis could potentially influence the Ukraine war.

Motorists in Moscow are facing long queues at gasoline stations and limited fuel volumes, marking a second wave of a crisis attributed to high seasonal demand and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

Several regions in Russia are once again facing fuel shortages and have reintroduced rationing, following a series of near-daily Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries across the country.

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Russia is reportedly unable to repair its oil refineries damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, with satellite imagery revealing the extent of the damage and minimal progress in repair efforts.

Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.

Ukraine says it hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries, ramping up pressure on Moscow

Following systematic drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and tankers, Ukraine has broadened its campaign to include Russia's logistics infrastructure, targeting warehouses belonging to companies like Wildberries.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) carried out a series of successful overnight strikes on July 24, targeting oil refineries, oil pumping facilities, and a radar station in Russia and temporarily occupied Crimea.

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Following attacks on oil refineries, the Kremlin has prioritized stable fuel supplies to Moscow, leaving other Russian regions to face gasoline shortages.

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US refineries are experiencing unprecedented profit margins, a development linked to Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries. These attacks have impacted global oil markets, benefiting American refiners.

Russia's Agriculture Minister has admitted to 'rough patches' as fuel shortages impact some farmers, following a directive from Putin to ensure strict fuel delivery schedules to counter the effects of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

Ukrainian drone attacks are significantly impacting Russian oil refineries, causing delays and trapping millions of barrels at sea. These attacks have also blocked a crucial Russian route for grain exports, disrupting key trade operations.

Russia's government has for the first time admitted an acute shortage of petrol and diesel, attributing it to Ukraine’s attacks on oil refineries, despite earlier statements in June claiming stable domestic supply.

Ukrainian armed forces have successfully struck one of Russia's largest oil refineries, leading to longer queues at gas stations across Russia and growing public dissatisfaction expressed on social media.

Ukraine has initiated its most extensive long-range drone campaign, targeting Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, and military infrastructure deep within Russian territory. This escalation follows recent G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and economic support.

The Kremlin has confirmed that the Russian government is negotiating with other countries to acquire benzine, aiming to stabilize its domestic market. This move comes after Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure, leading to shortages.

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A Russian city housing three Rosneft oil refineries was reportedly targeted by drones, marking another incident in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

A fuel crisis is unfolding across Russia, with shortages appearing at gas stations in various regions, following a sustained campaign of Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries that have forced production cuts.

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According to the newspaper Kommersant, Russian authorities are allowing some oil refineries to produce fuel with lower environmental standards for the domestic market in order to prevent shortages, following recent attacks.

Thailand's major oil refineries are reportedly operating smoothly and maintaining national supply despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, adjusting their sourcing strategies.

A new analysis reveals that attacks on four Iranian oil refineries released a cosmic amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in a single day, equivalent to a volcanic eruption.

Sevastopol, the largest city in annexed Crimea, has begun rationing gasoline due to 'logistical challenges,' following Ukrainian drone strikes against oil refineries across Russia that have caused a slump in fuel production.

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Several major oil refineries in central Russia have reportedly halted production following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, according to Reuters.

Intelligence reports indicate a growing risk of a large-scale gasoline shortage in Russia, primarily attributed to ongoing problems at the country's oil refineries.

A significant fire and a series of explosions occurred at one of Russia's largest oil refineries, with some reports linking the incident to retaliation for a recent attack in Kyiv.

Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange attacks on each other's oil refineries and energy facilities, despite both sides indicating a ceasefire policy. The realization of a ceasefire remains uncertain.

Romanian oil refineries have either closed or reduced capacity during the ongoing Iran oil crisis, leading to a significant decrease in fuel stocks, with explanations provided by the Ministry of Energy.

Ukraine has confirmed multiple strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and a fuel train, defying international calls to ease attacks despite soaring global fuel prices, with intelligence chief Budanov acknowledging requests to halt refinery attacks.

Russia's Kirishi oil refinery, which was struck by drones on March 26, may only resume operations at three of its four main units within a month, according to Reuters.

Russia reported that it successfully repelled drone attacks targeting areas near Bashneft oil refineries.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a department head and two engineers from a Kyiv design company, accused of using specialized software to help Russia repair damaged oil refineries.

The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the health of the region's people, water and food supplies, and ecosystems.

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas. It has directed oil refineries and petrochemical units to increase production of liquefied petroleum gas to the maximum possible level.

An article discusses the critical role of small-scale oil refineries in providing energy sovereignty to landlocked nations and remote regions, particularly in 2026.

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The UK government is looking to cut carbon costs for oil refineries following recent closures, aiming to support the industry.