Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed strikes on Russia’s five largest oil refineries, including Omsk, Kirishi, and Saratov, with combined processing capacity above 120 million tonnes a year; Omsk alone processes more than 21 million tonnes. The General Staff said distance no longer protects Russian oil facilities, following nine refinery strikes over 13 days. The attacks have contributed to fuel shortages in central Russia, prompting monthly imports of 500,000 to 600,000 metric tons, and targeted more than a third of the country’s refineries. In Ukraine, Kernel suspended operations at all eight oil extraction plants and halted seed purchases after Russian drone strikes damaged buildings, equipment, and storage tanks.
The company temporarily shut its facilities and suspended seed purchases after production buildings, equipment and storage tanks were damaged, while continuing to ship available inventory.
Read the full storyUkrainian forces expanded their operations to target at least nine Russian oil refineries within 13 days, impacting 36% of the nation's total refining capacity.