Russian Oil Refining Capacity Plummets to 24-Year Low Amid Escalating Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Strategic strikes on refineries and logistical convoys deepen energy instability in Russia as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Kremlin industrial infrastructure.

Russian oil refining output has dropped to its lowest level in 24 years as a sustained campaign of Ukrainian drone strikes continues to cripple the Kremlin’s critical energy infrastructure. The strikes, which have targeted multiple major refineries and fuel depots across Russia, have introduced significant volatility into global energy markets and raised urgent questions regarding the resilience of Moscow’s industrial sector. Recent intelligence indicates that drones have successfully hit key refining facilities, forcing shutdowns and maintenance delays that have severely hampered domestic…