Ukrainian strikes cut Russian oil refining capacity by 30%

Ukrainian strikes on major Russian oil refineries have reduced Russia's refining capacity by approximately 30%, intensifying fuel shortages and complicating Kremlin logistics. The campaign, resumed in late October after a US-brokered ceasefire deal failed, has hit at least nine of Russia's 35 largest refineries. Attacks targeted facilities in Ryazan, Kirishi, Omsk, Ust-Luga, and Volgograd, including storage tanks and loading terminals. Russian authorities have imposed fuel purchase limits in several regions, while trucking tariffs have risen about 30%. The shortages create competition between military, civilian, and export needs, potentially increasing logistics costs and reducing supply flexibility.