Ukraine refinery strikes deplete Russian diesel supply

· Energy · Russia · Ukraine

Renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries marked the end of a temporary pause in strikes, with Russia's Ryazan and Yaroslavl oil refineries reportedly targeted this week. Ukraine's strikes on refineries this year have forced large amounts of processing capacity in western Russia offline and depleted Russian diesel supply. The attacks focus attention on a possible US deal as Washington weighs the course of the war.

Why it matters：Refinery strikes directly hit Russia's fuel exports and war financing, making energy infrastructure a central front in the conflict.

Key points

  • Ryazan and Yaroslavl refineries were reportedly targeted this week.
  • Strikes have forced large processing capacity offline in western Russia.
  • The attacks follow a temporary pause in strikes.

Sources (original reporting)

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