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How Ukraine Is Taking Out Russia’s Refineries

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July 13, 2026

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How Ukraine Is Taking Out Russia’s Refineries

Attacks by long-range drones have unleashed a fuel crisis in Russia and won rare praise for Ukraine from President Trump.

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market

Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range ‌of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from border

The Omsk refinery was the last of Russia's 11 largest gasoline producers to be hit by Ukrainian forces.

The Moscow Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Regions Calling: As Fuel Crisis Widens, Russia's Regions Brace for the Worst

Fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and supply networks are transforming lives across Russia’s regions. What comes next?

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis

Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports in an effort to stabilize a deepening fuel crisis triggered by sustained Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the move aims to boost domestic supplies, with the ban in place until July 31. Most Russian regions now face rationing or shortages, forcing authorities to cap sales and prompting long lines at gas stations, while Putin downplays the situation as “not critical.”

EUobserver

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russia bombs petrol stations while Ukraine targets bridges, in all-out war on enemy logistics (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,586)

Ukrainian drones and missiles torch Russian oil depots and arms plants. Putin is scrambling to stop fuel queues snaking through Moscow.

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine Just Hit Russia Where It Hurts Most

Ukraine just struck a massive oil refinery just 15 miles from the Kremlin — and Russia may not get it running again until 2027. Story Snapshot Ukraine hit the Moscow Oil Refinery twice in June 2026, causing damage that could shut it down for at least six months. The refinery supplies 40 of the Moscow []

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher

Russia's decision to ban diesel exports last week has disrupted global fuel markets, deepening concerns over tightening supplies and driving diesel prices sharply higher, even in regions that stopped importing Russian fuel years ago.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fuel Pressures Push Russia Toward Japanese Jet Fuel Imports Through South Korea

Russia, amid difficulties in its domestic fuel market, is preparing to import a shipment of Japanese-produced aviation kerosene through South Korea. The volume of the shipment is expected to total at least 200,000 barrels, Reuters reports, citing three industry sources. The cargo is reportedly scheduled to depart from Chiba, Japan, during the first half of July. Near the South Korean port of Yeosu, the fuel is expected to be transferred to another tanker bound for its final destination, which has not been disclosed. According to the report, the last delivery along this route took place in February 2022, meaning the arrangement had been reached before the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine and before Moscow placed Japan on its list of unfriendly countries. At that time, the kerosene shipment was delivered to the port of Vladivostok.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Bans Diesel Exports After Ukraine’s Refinery Attacks

Russia banned exports of diesel to avoid domestic shortages after a flurry of attacks by Ukrainian drones on the nation’s refineries. International prices for the fuel surged.

Daily Express

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· Jun 25, 2026

Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes

The facility is expected to be out of action for at least six months.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses

Kyiv’s escalating campaign is leading to restrictions on fuel sales in Russia, surging gasoline prices and regular images of black smoke clouds.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ukraine creates ‘long-range’ command to step up strikes on Russia

Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and logistics has forced Moscow to ban diesel exports and restrict shipping near the Sea of Azov.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Russia shuts seven rail crossings on its NATO borders. It won’t say why

Move comes weeks after Moscow doubled freight tariffs to the same neighbors

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Zelenskyy mocks gas shortages in various Russian regions

Russia, which once described Ukraine as a 'gas station,' is now 'running out of gasoline,' according to Ukrainian president

Fark

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelenskyy: Yes, you've heard of Russian oil refinery on fire. But what about . . . second Russian oil refinery on fire? [Followup]

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Daily Finland

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel fuel export

Russia has imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports to boost domestic supplies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, reported Xinhua. We have introduced a ban on diesel fuel exports, which will make it possible to ramp up supplies to the domestic market, Novak said at a cabinet meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian government also announced that it has expanded the temporary diesel exports ban to fuel producers. The measure does not apply to deliveries under intergovernmental agreements. Novak noted that Russia will begin importing petroleum products in July to stabilize the country's fuel market. We will also start importing petroleum products in July and ramp up extra output volumes using petroleum products of a lower environmental class, he said.

Meduza.io

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· Jun 29, 2026

In photos: Muscovites face hour-long lines for gasoline

Ukrainian forces continue to attack Russian oil refineries. The fuel crisis has spread to most regions of Russia, including Moscow. The independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg published a photo report from the capital, where drivers sometimes wait nearly an hour in line at gas stations. Meduza is republishing the piece in full.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 28, 2026

Zelenskyy: "Long-range sanctions" hit two more Russian oil refineries – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's long-range sanctions (long-range strikes) hit two oil refineries in Russia on the night of 27-28 June.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russians race to adapt cars to use LPG amid gasoline shortage

Russians are lining ‌up to adapt their cars to run on liquefied petroleum gas after Ukrainian attacks on refineries have created nationwide fuel shortages, increased gasoline prices and led to long lines at filling stations. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Russia #Gasoline #LPG #car #RussiaUkraineWar #shortage Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wuopAi 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Le Monde

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries are triggering shortages and rising discontent

For the past three months, Kyiv's drones have targeted Russian refineries, ports, depots and pipelines, causing ripple effects throughout the Russian economy. Gasoline has become scarce at service stations.

Hetq

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gas, Wheat, Cooking Oil: Top 20 Products Armenia Imports from Russia

We have found out that the main supplier of several goods is Russia, for example, 99 of oil and wheat are imported from Russia.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes

MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered shortages and price spikes in some regions. Drivers in many regions are facing hours-long lines to refuel, as intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure squeeze supplies of diesel and gasoline.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russian defense ministry: Fuel depot serving Ukrainian forces destroyed in Zaporizhzhia

Russian defense ministry: Fuel depot serving Ukrainian forces destroyed in Zaporizhzhia

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russia weighs fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is considering importing fuel to mitigate supply disruptions of gasoline and diesel caused ‌by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, the Vedomosti daily reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources, while Crimea has tightened restrictions on public services and activities. Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine’s recent strikes [] The post Russia weighs fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia’s Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer

A well-known Russian city, Nizhny Novgorod, is incredibly famous for its place on the energy map as the location for the largest energy production and refinery for both local consumption and for exports to Europe. But the energy history has suddenly changed in early July 2026, primarily due to unexpected attacks by Ukrainian drones. The [] The post Russia’s Energy Crisis: An Exporter Becomes Importer appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran

Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran

Splash247

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine’s tanker and refinery campaign deepens Russia’s fuel crisis

Ukraine has sharply escalated its campaign against Russian shipping and oil infrastructure over the past week, striking dozens of shadow fleet tankers in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov while long-range drones knocked out another major refinery, deepening a fuel crisis now affecting nearly every Russian region. Ukrainian drone forces struck more than 20

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukraine escalates attacks on tankers near Crimea as Russia faces fuel shortages

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov, seeking to disrupt supplies to occupied Crimea at a time when drone strikes have triggered nationwide gasoline shortages. Ukraine’s drone force commander Robert Brovdi, known as Magyar, said via Telegram that 14 Russian ships were hit in the Sea of []...Click to read more

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Caucasian Knot

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· Jun 21, 2026

A cargo of grain was sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

Russia sent another shipment of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan. Baku announced the shipment of diesel fuel to Armenia.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports as Ukrainian strikes intensify fuel crisis

More than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel rationing or shortages since June, according to local media reports and statements from officials. The post Russia bans diesel exports as Ukrainian strikes intensify fuel crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Euronews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ukraine hits Russia's Ufa oil refinery for second time in a week, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s domestically developed and manufactured drones and missiles have been hammering Russian oil facilities, including refineries, terminals, storage depots and pipeline pumping stations, for months.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian fuel shortage pushing drivers to desperate measures as gasoline runs out

A nationwide shortage of gasoline and soaring petrol prices is pushing Russians to alternative fuel sources

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