Ukrainian military operations have severely impacted Russia’s oil refining industry, rendering over 42% of its capacity inoperative. According to reports from the Ukrainian General Staff, these attacks have resulted in substantial economic losses, amounting to approximately $13.5 billion since August 2025.
In June alone, eight Russian oil refineries were hit, and over 60 storage tanks for oil and petroleum products were either destroyed or critically damaged, many containing fuel. These strikes have led to a fuel crisis in Russia, causing a reduction in oil extraction and delays in infrastructure repairs due to shortages of equipment and spare parts.
On June 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries had resulted in fuel shortages in several regions. However, he claimed that Russia was managing the situation. Despite this, reports from Reuters indicate that the fuel shortage has spread across nearly all of Russia, leading to long lines at gas stations and record-high gasoline prices.
On June 30, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov mentioned plans to procure petroleum products from abroad to address the ongoing crisis.
