Ukraine's Security Service reveals number of damaged Russian refineries and oil terminals

Ukraine has successfully struck 160 Russian oil production and refining facilities since the beginning of the year, with 20 hit in September and October alone.

Source: Vasyl Maliuk, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), during a press briefing

Quote: "That's six oil refineries, two oil terminals, three oil depots and nine oil pumping stations.

This has led to a 20% deficit in the domestic Russian fuel market and has shut down 37% of its refining capacity.

These are legitimate military targets. Oil production and refining account for 90% of Russia's defence budget. These are dirty oil roubles that the enemy uses to kill us."

Background:

• Earlier, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia could become up to 60% dependent on fuel imports by the end of the year unless it has at least six months for uninterrupted repairs.
• Ukrainian drone attacks, which have hit over 20 major oil refineries in Russia since early August, have plunged the country's fuel market into a crisis the likes of which it has never faced before.
• The BBC estimates that at least 57 Russian regions – more than half of the country – have experienced fuel supply disruptions following Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

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