Ukraine says strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine claims its long-range strikes have disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity, a move Kyiv says hampers Moscow's ability to supply its forces during the 4½-year-old invasion. The claim, announced Sunday by Ukraine's Defense Ministry, could not be independently verified. The strikes targeted refineries in cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov and Syzran. Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said the assessment came from intelligence and military analysts, calling it a significant blow to Russia's economy and military logistics. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Oct. 1 that the attacks cost Russia roughly 1% of its GDP, a rare admission of economic impact. Russia has historically been the world's third-largest producer of refined fuel, and the International Energy Agency says diesel output has fallen about 30%, with drivers facing up to 40-hour waits at gas stations. The Kremlin has banned diesel exports, pushing global prices higher and prompting President Trump to urge Ukraine to stop hitting refineries. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on Kharkiv killed at least three people Monday, and a drone strike sank a Turkish-owned commercial vessel in the Black Sea.