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Ukraine Gains Leverage With Strikes On Russian Refineries
Ukraine's drone strikes targeted oil refineries critical to Russia's military fuel supply, damaging facilities processing 4.8 million metric tons annually, amid worsening fuel shortages.
- According to Ukraine's General Staff, overnight on September 20, attacks targeted two oil refineries located within the Saratov and Samara regions of Russia, resulting in explosions and fires.
- These strikes follow a series of drone attacks targeting Russian refineries, aimed at disrupting fuel supplies and undermining Russia's military logistics amid ongoing conflict.
- The Saratov refinery, producing over 20 petroleum products including gasoline and bitumen, and facilities in Novokuybyshevsk were hit, with some reports noting damage to transport infrastructure in Samara.
- The Ukrainian General Staff reported that all targeted sites contribute to providing resources for the Russian military, while the strikes have forced the closure of roughly 17 percent of Russia’s refining operations, leading to fuel shortages and soaring prices.
- These actions have weakened Russia's oil refining sector and disrupted military fuel systems, contributing to a gasoline shortage and escalating export restrictions as Moscow seeks market stability.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that effective strikes on oil refineries in Russia became possible due to the growth of Ukrainian drone production.
Ukraine Claims Overnight Drone Strikes on Two Russian Refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes triggered explosions at two oil refineries in the Volga region on Saturday, Ukraine’s General Staff said, the latest in a series of targeted attacks on oil infrastructure deep within Russia.
The Ukrainian General Staff stressed that all affected energy complexes serve the needs of the Russian military.
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Once again, there have been attacks on Russia's economy in the Ukraine war. Kiev follows a tried and tested pattern: targeted attacks, instead of extensive shelling.
Ukrainian Drone Swarm Knocked Down by Russian Defenses Overnight; One Civilian Injured - teleSUR English
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