#Oil Refineries

Trump claimed a mutual Ukrainian and Russian abstention from strikes on energy facilities, linking it to rising diesel prices. Kyiv commented on the statement evasively, while the Kremlin merely reacted positively to the call.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski stated that NATO's European air force, without US involvement, is capable of destroying half of Russia's refineries. Moscow criticized the statement, calling it "Russophobia."

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia welcomes Trump's call for Ukraine to stop strikes on refineries, but refused to confirm that Moscow would symmetrically refrain from attacks.

Donald Trump told journalists that Zelensky must stop strikes on Russian refineries, which allegedly cause a global diesel fuel shortage. The statement came against the backdrop of large-scale attacks on Russia's oil refining sector.

According to Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian drones struck refineries in the Ryazan and Perm regions and Tatarstan, a strike UAV warehouse in Kursk Oblast, and a target in the Black Sea.

In the summer of 2026, the fuel crisis in Russia reached record scale: strikes on refineries knocked out about 40% of capacity, refining fell to a 21-year low, and Moscow has been forced to import petroleum products.

At the end of August, gasoline production in Russia fell to roughly 70% of domestic consumption after drone strikes on refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl. Queues at gas stations have grown again in the regions, despite official claims of stabilization.

By the end of August 2026, all three key Lukoil refineries in Europe — in Kstovo, Perm, and Volgograd — have been shut down following UAV strikes. A combined total of over 44 million tonnes of annual refining capacity has been taken out of service.

On the night of August 25–26, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a massive drone strike on Russian regions: the Russian Ministry of Defense reported 426 UAVs shot down, while an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and a Wildberries warehouse in Tambov Oblast were engulfed in flames.

Putin acknowledged fuel problems in Russia but called them 'inconveniences' and shifted responsibility to Mishustin's government, even though gasoline restrictions are in effect in 63 regions following strikes on refineries.

In August, Russia is increasing imports of gasoline and jet fuel from Asia to 270,000 tons against the backdrop of a second wave of fuel shortages after strikes on refineries. Imported fuel is 40% more expensive than domestic fuel and is driving up retail prices.

Strikes by Ukrainian drones on refineries have caused a shortage and a price increase of up to 40% for oils in Russia. Services complain about the lack of supplies and are forced to buy leftovers from resellers.

🇺🇦 Ukraine strikes Russian military targets: depots, UAV control points, and refineries. 🚀 British drones used deep inside Russia for the first time. 🔥 10 out of 34 refineries attacked since August. ⚔️ Russian advance attempts repelled. #Ukraine #Russia #UAV #OilRefining

🇬🇧🚨 British Drones Strike Russian Refineries: The Times Reveals Secret Program 📅 On August 16, 2026, Western media confirmed that Ukraine has been using UAVs from Wiltshire for attacks deep inside Russia for six months. 🔥 Targets: Refineries in Volgograd and Yaroslavl, logistics near Moscow. 💰 Damage: Expert estimates exceed £35 billion. 🤝 London: Support is 'unwavering', plan is for 150k drones. 🇷🇺 Moscow: No official reaction yet, but Zakharova already noted British parts in wreckage. ⚠️ Forecast: Instead of direct conflict with NATO, an increase in cyberattacks and sabotage against the UK is expected. #DroneWar #Britain #Russia #Oil #Geopolitics

🚨 Fuel crisis in Russia: within 24 hours, gasoline restrictions have been introduced in three more regions. Strikes on refineries have led to fuel shortages in Krasnoyarsk and Bashkortostan, while Sochi and Lipetsk are urging citizens to give up private cars. 📉 Diesel and AI-92 shortages are hitting agriculture. 🇷🇺 Putin continues his visits, where gasoline is specifically brought in.

🔥 Ukraine delivered record strikes on Russia in 2026: 43% of refinery capacity disabled. Omsk burned at a distance of 3000 km. SOF strategy changed the rules of the game. #Ukraine #Drones #Russia #Refineries #Omsk

🚨 On the night of August 8, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched synchronized strikes on two major refineries in Russia. The Ilsk plant in Kuban and the Syzran Refinery in the Samara region are burning after a UAV attack. The GUR confirms: this is a blow to the logistics of the Russian army. 🔥🇺🇦

Russian fuel market in shock: after strikes on refineries, imports from Belarus reached record levels. Gasoline prices rose, exports are closed, and Ukraine continues to attack energy infrastructure. 🇷🇺🇧🇾🔥