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Ukrainian Drones Halted Three of Russia's Six Largest Diesel Refineries

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries disabled half of the largest diesel plants, and Russia responded with strikes on Ukraine's fuel infrastructure. Civilian casualties occurred in recent days and combat affected Lithuania. The exchange of strikes continues amid statements about a ceasefire on energy facilities.

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Ukrainian Drones Halted Three of Russia's Six Largest Diesel Refineries
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oilprice.com

Украинские дроны остановили три из шести крупнейших НПЗ России по дизтопливу

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rferl.org

Россия и Украина обменялись ударами по энергообъектам, истребитель НАТО сбил дрон над Литвой

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aljazeera.com

Россия нанесла удары по «Запорожстали» и судам в Черноморске

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aljazeera.com

Российские удары дронов по АЗС в Киеве убили двух человек, шестеро ранены

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oilprice.com

Украинские дроны атаковали НПЗ «Славнефть-ЯНОС» в Ярославле, вызвав пожар

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bbc.co.uk

Украина атаковала два НПЗ в России, 11 погибли от ударов РФ

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cumhuriyet.com.tr

Россия нанесла удары по порту Пивденный под Одессой, повреждены судно и подстанция

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rferl.org

Российские дроны ударили по погранпереходу Ягодин и поезду Киев-Варшава у границы с Польшей

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sozcu.com.tr

Россия нанесла ночной удар по Киеву ракетами и дронами

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oilprice.com

Удары дронов по российским НПЗ вынуждают Кыргызстан и Таджикистан диверсифицировать поставки топлива

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Key points

  • Ukrainian strikes stopped or limited to 25% of capacity at three of Russia's six largest diesel refineries — Kirishi, Volgograd, and NORSI.
  • On the night of September 15, Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on energy facilities; a gas station was damaged in Kyiv, a warehouse in Taganrog, and a NATO fighter shot down a drone over Lithuania.
  • Russian diesel exports in June fell below 1 million tons versus about 2.5 million tons a year earlier; US diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time.
  • Russia's Defense Ministry stated it struck Zaporizhstal, Interpipe Steel, and two cargo ships in Chornomorsk.

What happened

On the night of September 15, Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on energy facilities. The attacks occurred hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed not to strike each other's energy infrastructure. A NATO fighter shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.

Russia's Defense Ministry stated that on Saturday its forces struck the Ukrainian Zaporizhstal steel plant in Zaporizhzhia and the Interpipe Steel complex in Dnipro, and also hit two cargo ships in the port of Chornomorsk. The strikes followed a Ukrainian drone attack on industrial facilities in Russia's Samara region.

Two people were killed and six injured; Ukraine declared Friday a day of mourning. On Thursday, Russia also struck a gas station in Kyiv.

Why it matters

The reduced operation of major diesel refineries affected exports: in June Russia shipped abroad less than 1 million tons of diesel versus about 2.5 million tons a year earlier. Strikes on Russian refineries forced Moscow to restrict fuel exports, prompting Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to diversify supplies. US diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time last week.

Earlier

  • Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, causing a fire; the plant with capacity of about 300,000 barrels per day supplies fuel to the Russian army.
  • Ukraine attacked the Bashneft-Novoyl and Slavneft-Yanos refineries; at least 11 people died from Russian attacks, and Kherson was fully blacked out.
  • Russia struck the port of Pivdennyi near Odesa, hitting a fuel vessel and a substation.
  • A Russian drone struck the Yahodyn border crossing and the Kyiv-Warsaw train on September 13; no casualties.
  • Russia carried out a nighttime strike on Kyiv with missiles and drones, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.

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