SaralnamaUkrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries surged in August and. 21 of Russia's 38 large refineries have been hit since January. The strikes caused fuel shortages and price rises in parts of Russia. Long queues formed at petrol stations. Some garages suspended operations. Retail petrol prices increased, with wholesale prices up 40% since January. Russia banned some petrol exports until end-2025. The attacks aim to damage Russia's oil industry and restrict its war efforts. Ukraine hit refineries deep inside Russia, including one 1,100km from the border. While crude oil exports remain high, the strikes are impacting Russia's ability to produce usable fuel like petrol and diesel. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 16:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries surged in August and
- 21 of Russia 's 38 large refineries have been hit since January
- The strikes caused fuel shortages and price rises in parts of Russia