More than 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity has been damaged — Ministry of Defense
Ukraine’s security and defense forces have disabled more than 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense released this assessment after analyzing the consequences of recent long-range strikes. The ministry says that the effects of these attacks are cumulative and are gradually eroding the capabilities of the Russian military machine.
Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara reported on the results of the Ukrainian strikes. According to him, the consequences of the recent operations were assessed by intelligence, analysts from the General Staff, and the Ministry of Defense. “More than half of the enemy’s capacity has been disabled. This is the result of carefully planned, systematic, and coordinated actions aimed at crippling the Russian military machine and destroying its military-economic potential,” Khmara stated.
The Ministry of Defense noted that Ukrainian forces have recently struck several major facilities in the Russian oil refining industry at once. Among them are the Moscow, Yaroslavl, Perm, Ilsk, Saratov, and Syzran oil refineries. “Kirishinefteorgsintez” and the oil refinery in Ust-Luga were also targeted.
The ministry emphasizes that the results of such attacks are not always immediately apparent. After a strike, a facility may continue to operate partially, but damage to individual units and other equipment gradually affects overall production capacity. That is why, according to the Ministry of Defense’s assessment, the effect of Ukraine’s long-range strikes is cumulative. Ultimately, this could affect not only the operations of individual facilities but also Russia’s ability to meet its military needs.
“51% of oil refining capacity targeted represents a significant blow to the enemy’s economy, to its ability to carry out aggression, and to support its troop deployments. Our deep strikes continue to extend the war into Russian territory,” Khmara emphasized.
Ukraine is scaling up long-range strikes
Separately, the Ministry of Defense highlighted the development of Ukrainian long-range strike drones. It is these drones that make it possible to attack targets located far from the front lines, particularly on Russian territory. According to the ministry, Ukraine has already tripled the production and procurement of such drones this year. Plans call for further expansion of these capabilities.
The Ministry of Defense explains that long-range capabilities are needed to strike targets critical to the Russian war machine. These include enterprises in the fuel and energy sector and other infrastructure used to support the war effort.
Thus, the Ukrainian side views strikes against the oil refining industry as part of a broader campaign to reduce Russia’s resources for waging war. At the same time, the figure of over 51% is specifically an estimate by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, not an independently verified figure. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported this on Facebook.
On the night of October 4, Russian forces launched 135 drones into Ukrainian territory, including “Shaheds,” “Gerberas,” “Banderole”/“Dan-T,” and decoy drones.
On the morning of October 4, Russian forces struck downtown Dnipro, hitting the premises of a telecommunications company.
In the Dnipro district of the capital, debris from enemy drones was found at two locations on the morning of October 4. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
