Ukraine claims its 40-day campaign of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure has disabled over 42% of Russia's oil refining capacity, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war economy and influence its decision-making, according to open-source intelligence accounts.
Ukraine claimed on Tuesday that its 40-day campaign of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure has disabled over 42% of the country's oil refining capacity, according to open-source intelligence accounts. The campaign has involved significant strikes on Russian supply lines and key cities, with the stated aim of disrupting Russia's war economy and influencing its decision-making.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Ukraine's systematic targeting of Russian oil refineries and fuel infrastructure. In late July, a Financial Times report indicated that Ukraine had disabled over 30% of Russia's refining capacity, with drone strike teams targeting complex, hard-to-replace components. More recently, Ukraine struck nine additional Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov, part of a broader maritime campaign to disrupt Russian oil exports.
The new figure, if accurate, represents a significant intensification of Ukraine's energy warfare campaign. The claim has not been independently verified, and details on specific refineries hit or the extent of damage remain limited.
2 developments
- DevelopingFinancial Times: Ukraine drone teams target critical refinery parts, disable 30% of Russia's capacity
- DevelopingUkraine targets Russian oil refineries and fuel industry, Instagram post claims
- DevelopingUkrainian drone strike disables key production unit at major Russian refinery in Yaroslavl
- DevelopingRussia shuts down largest oil refinery in Omsk after Ukrainian drone strike
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