GeopoliticsMedium•15 November 2026•
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Ukraine Defense Ministry: Long-Range Strikes Disrupt 35% of Russian Oil Refining
Key Facts
1The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that long-range strikes have disrupted 20% to 35% of Russia's oil refining capacity.
2Russia is forced to import finished gasoline by sea from Turkey, Morocco, and Egypt due to refinery disruptions.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that long-range strikes have disrupted between 20% and 35% of Russia's oil refining capacity. According to the ministry's report cited by UA.NEWS, these targeted attacks on infrastructure have created simultaneous pressure on Russian production, domestic supply, and fuel exports.
Russia is currently forced to import finished gasoline by sea from Turkey, Morocco, and Egypt due to refinery disruptions and damage to complex secondary refining equipment. This shift in trade flows follows official economic data released on November 13, 2026, showing Russia's annual GDP growth at 1%, while the monthly inflation rate was recorded at 1% on November 14, 2026.