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Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries could ignite a new energy shock

Sydney Morning Herald

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July 13, 2026

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Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries could ignite a new energy shock

Ukraine’s successful targeting of its oil refineries has moved Russia from an exporter of diesel to an importer. That’s a threat for the rest of the world.

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea

MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Vladimir Putin Shrugs Off Fuel Shortages in Russia As President Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the attacks on Russian energy as an effort by Ukraine to distract attention from its losses on the battlefield, although analysts say the advance of Russian forces has been stymied in recent months.

Meduza.io

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ukrainian drones have struck nearly every major Russian refinery. Which facilities have yet to be hit?

Ukrainian forces have been systematically targeting Russian oil refineries. By the end of May 2026, the Reuters news agency reported, not a single major refinery in the European part of Russia had escaped a Ukrainian drone attack. Many have been hit multiple times. The strikes have forced plants to cut or halt production, setting off a large-scale fuel crisis across the country.

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?

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.

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 []

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...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?

Relentless Ukrainian strikes on refineries have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.

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.

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

Putin humiliated as oil refinery deep inside Russia burns - 1,500 miles from Ukraine

The oil refinery attack marks one of the deepest attacks on Russian territory by Ukraine since the war began.

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.

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.

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.

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

No Names, No Faces, No Phones: Secret Lives Of Ukraine's Shadow Drone Unit

The retaliatory attacks on Russian military sites and oil refineries they carry out have embarrassed President Vladimir Putin, who four years ago thought he could capture Kyiv in a matter of days.

Hot Air

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian Attacks Kill 4 Across Ukraine, Striking Kyiv for Second Straight Day

UKRAINE - Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine as Kyiv struck Russian oil refineries and secured U.S. support to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.

CBC News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Russia, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, moves to import fuel as drone strikes squeeze supply

For weeks, Ukraine has been launching drone strikes against Russian refineries, creating a fuel crisis that has triggered restrictions and long lines at the pump. Now, the Kremlin has taken the rare step to look outside the country to bolster fuel supplies.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian weapons strike Ufa oil refinery again and hit Russian military industry site in Penza Oblast – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian weapons have struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ufa for the second time, referring to the strikes as long-range sanctions. The refinery lies 1,300 km from the front line. He also said a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Penza Oblast has been hit.

Daily Finland

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ukraine strikes 2 oil refineries in Russia: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had carried out overnight strikes on two oil refineries in Russia, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Zelensky said one of the targets was the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, about 300 km from the frontline. Local media reported that the refinery has an annual processing capacity of some 4 million tons of oil. He said another refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, about 700 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border, was also targeted, but did not give further details. Zelensky said the strikes were aimed at weakening Russia's ability to sustain its war effort. Each of our long-range sanctions means fewer resources serving Russia's war machine, and another step toward peace, he wrote.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 23 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 23Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

PravdaReport

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· Jul 10, 2026

Willingly or Unwittingly, Russia Imposes Hellish Sanctions against Turkey and EU

Russia's decision to suspend diesel fuel exports has created significant disruption across global energy markets, affecting major importers and raising concerns about higher transportation and agricultural costs during the peak harvest season. Diesel Export Ban Reshapes Global Fuel Markets Analysts cited by the Financial Times have suggested that Russia's decision to halt diesel exports may serve as a geopolitical tool intended to increase pressure on Western governments over continued Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineries. Those assessments differ from suggestions that the measure was introduced because of a domestic diesel shortage. While Russia has experienced tighter gasoline supplies, diesel fuel has not faced the same level of scarcity on the domestic market.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides

Kyiv/Moscow, July 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on Friday, with strikes hitting civilian areas and infrastructure in both countries and leaving several people dead and injured, according to officials. Reuters quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that four people were killed and 10 others injured in Russian attacks overnight. Oleh Hryhorov, head of []

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.

Kremlin News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] The President addressed the fuel situation It is patently obvious that our adversary i [...]

The President addressed the fuel situation It is patently obvious that our adversary is seeking to harm our economy, but most importantly, they are striving to elicit anxiety in our society. We understand that this is impossible: Russia's energy system has a very high margin of safety. In fact, it is one of the highest in the world.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 29, 2026

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the ca...

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

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

Sputnik

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukrainian Attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Sharply Escalate - Rosatom

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been a sharp escalation of Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Energodar, and surrounding areas since the end of April, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Friday.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ukraine Hits Targets 1,300 km Inside Russia, Striking Ufa Oil Refinery and Penza Missile-Linked Plant

Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Ufa and a military-industrial facility in Russia’s Penza region, Zelensky said. He added the refinery is over 1,300 km from the front line and part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” strategy targeting Russia’s war infrastructure. Ukrainian and OSINT monitors also reported damage to facilities linked to missile component production and energy infrastructure, while Russian authorities confirmed widespread drone interceptions across multiple regions.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

6 killed, several injured as Russia, Ukraine continue to target each other

Moscow and Kyiv claim attacks on oil, port and transport infrastructure in latest overnight cross-border assaults

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 7, 2026

Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on July 5-6, 2026, affected facilities of the Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR in the Mykolaiv region. Azerbaijan considers the repeated strikes to be deliberate and demands an investigation, explanations, and adherence to international obligations from Moscow.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation After Being Forced to Admit Crisis

Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin admitted that waves of Ukrainian attacks have resulted in Russia facing a “certain shortage” of fuel.The Russian president made the stark admission as Ukraine ramped up its strikes on Moscow’s major oil refineries during the conflict, which is now in its fifth year.“As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course, these attacks on our infrastructure facilities create problems,” Putin said in an interview published by the Kremlin. “That’s obvious.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇦❌🇷🇺 — NOW: A gas pipeline is burning in Belgorod, Russia, following a Ukrainian strike.

— NOW: A gas pipeline is burning in Belgorod, Russia, following a Ukrainian strike.@IntelSlava

Le Monde Diplomatique

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· Jul 5, 2026

De Belgrade à Tirana, ces chefs d'État qui vénèrent M. Trump

Profitant du contexte créé par la guerre en Ukraine, Washington entend renforcer son emprise sur le secteur énergétique des Balkans. L'objectif est de remplacer progressivement les centrales électriques à charbon par des centrales alimentées en gaz américain. / Kosovo, Serbie, Balkans, () / Kosovo, Serbie, Balkans, États-Unis (affaires extérieures), République fédérale de Yougoslavie 1992-2003

The Bell

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fuel crisis intensifies

The gasoline crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure has spread to nearly every region of Russia. The authorities are looking for solutions, from relaxing fuel specifications to ramping up imports.

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