Ukrainian strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 30%, sources say

Renewed Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries since late October have cut Russia's refining capacity by about 30%, according to two industry sources, worsening domestic fuel shortages. The strikes have disrupted operations at nine of Russia's 35 major refineries over the past week, affecting plants in Ryazan, Yaroslavl and the Volga region. Actual crude processing reductions could reach 200,000 tons daily. The attacks come as Russia ships diesel internationally under an export deal with US President Donald Trump, while a ceasefire on energy facility strikes announced by Trump has failed to take hold. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the strikes respond to Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.