Ukraine's Military Intelligence Reports Significant Damage to Russian Oil Refineries, Impacting Processing Capacity
Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) agency has reported that Ukrainian airstrikes have rendered 15 of Russia's 38 major oil refineries inoperable, with an additional 12 operating at reduced capacity. This has resulted in an estimated $23.2 billion in economic damage. The HUR's assessment, current as of late September 2026, indicates a 55.4% reduction in combined crude processing volumes at affected facilities compared to the beginning of the year. Key refineries impacted include Slavneft-YANOS, Kirishinefteorgsintez, the Ryazan Oil Refining Company, Gazprom Neft’s Moscow refinery, and Lukoil’s Permnefteorgsintez, which collectively represent about 33% of Russia’s total oil refining capacity. While refineries in more remote regions continue to operate, their ability to fully compensate for lost production is hampered by logistical challenges such as shortages of railway rolling stock and road tankers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine would cease attacks on Russian oil refiner...
