In April, Ukraine carried out a record number of massive strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
In April 2026, Ukraine significantly stepped up its attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure—at least 21 attacks on key facilities in the fuel and energy sector were recorded over the course of the month. These include oil refineries, pipelines, and marine terminals used for the export of raw materials.
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This figure was the highest in the last four months and exceeded the previous high recorded in December 2025.
Among the targets are strategic hubs of Russian oil logistics. In late April, units of the SBU’s “Alpha” Special Operations Center struck the “Perm” oil transport station, which belongs to Transneft. The facility is located more than 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border and is key to oil distribution, particularly to the Perm refinery.
Amid regular attacks, Russian oil refining continues to decline. According to estimates by OilX analysts, volumes have fallen to approximately 4.69 million barrels per day—the lowest level since 2009.
In total, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian refineries at least 80 times in 2025, putting about 20% of production capacity out of commission. The pace has not slowed in 2026: at least 12 plants have already come under attack, and five major facilities have temporarily suspended operations.
Disruptions in infrastructure and logistics are already having tangible consequences for the Russian economy. According to Reuters estimates, the strikes have resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per day, particularly in the West Siberian Basin—a key production region.
Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports a significant reduction in Russia’s oil export revenues due to damage to terminals. According to Ukrainian officials, the aggressor country may have already lost about 45% of its oil exports.
Amid gasoline shortages in certain regions, Russian authorities are considering the possibility of state regulation of fuel prices.
Overall, experts note that strikes on oil infrastructure are becoming one of the key factors putting pressure on Russia’s economic capabilities in the war.
Russian Z-media outlets report on a new tactic by Ukrainian forces—the use of heavy drones as carriers for FPV drones during attacks in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
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