Ukraine's drone strikes have knocked out a third of Russia's oil refining

Ukraine's drone strikes have knocked out a third of Russia's oil refining

Ukrainian long-range drones have disabled roughly one-third of Russia's refining capacity since August 2025, causing $13.5 billion in energy-sector losses. Eight refineries were hit in June alone; over 60 storage tanks destroyed or damaged. Moscow restricted fuel sales across 40+ regions. Repair timelines extending into 2027 suggest prolonged economic strain before recovery.

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