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GeopoliticsMedium•12 November 2026•
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Ukraine Hits 9 Russian Refineries, Disrupting 36% of Refining Capacity

Key Facts

1The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on Russia's five largest oil refineries, including Omsk, Kirishi, and Saratov.
2The combined processing capacity of the targeted refineries exceeds 120 million tonnes per year.

Ukrainian forces targeted at least nine Russian oil refineries over a 13-day period. These strikes have impacted 36% of Russia's total refining capacity, as part of an ongoing strategy to disrupt Russian economic resources and fuel supplies.

The operations included strikes on major facilities such as the Omsk, Kirishi, and Saratov refineries, with the top five targeted plants alone possessing a combined annual capacity exceeding 120 million tonnes. These escalations are expected to further pressure global oil product supplies by targeting a significant portion of Russia's energy infrastructure.

Russia is scheduled to release key economic data on November 13, 2026, including monthly and annual inflation rates and annual GDP growth, which may provide insight into the economic impact of these energy sector disruptions.