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Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran oil refinery and drone facilities in Taganrog and Oryol, while hitting targets in the Black Sea. The strikes come amid disputed claims of an energy truce brokered by the US, with IEA warnings that Russia could lose 30% of refining capacity for 18 months.
Ukraine struck Russian chemical plants and destroyed a Su-33 jet and two Mi-8 helicopters on Sept 12. OSINT analysts reported a likely strike on the Caspian Flotilla flagship the previous day. The IEA warns Russia could lose 30% of refining capacity for 18 months.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including at the port of Makhachkala, have destroyed significant refining capacity. An IEA report estimates Russia could lose 30% of capacity for up to 18 months, crippling fuel exports and war funding.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries since early August have cut petrol production by a third, causing fuel queues in Moscow and forcing Russia to extend a diesel export ban and buy aviation fuel from abroad. The campaign is squeezing global diesel markets and aims to weaken public support for the war.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have cut daily petrol production to 80,000 tonnes, covering only 70% of summer demand. Queues of 30–50 cars are now common in Moscow, and Russia has been forced to import aviation fuel from Asia for its military aircraft.