Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, announced that the Ukrainian army has once again attacked the oil refining facilities in the country after a short pause. According to the information provided, four oil processing units have been targeted in these attacks, which include three oil refineries and one petrochemical complex.
Details of the Attacks on Refineries
Novak stated in an interview with reporters: “Today, another attack was carried out on Russia's oil refining facilities; four processing units were targeted. More specifically, three oil refineries and one petrochemical complex were the targets of the attack. One of the facilities has sustained minor damages, but overall, our protective system and air defense have performed well.”
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Increased Protective Measures
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia also noted that Russian companies are currently strengthening their protective measures. Since 2024, Ukraine has made drone attacks on Russian oil and refinery facilities one of its main operational focuses, but in 2026, these attacks intensified, and Russian refineries and petroleum product production facilities were repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drones.
Political Pressures on Ukraine
The U.S. government, particularly former President Donald Trump, increased pressure on Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. In mid-last month, Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky not to target Russian diesel and fuel production facilities and emphasized this request in a phone call. On October 9 (17 Mehr), amid rising tensions between Washington and Kyiv, Trump announced an agreement with Russia to supply its diesel to global markets.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the pressures from the Trump administration led to an unofficial halt of these attacks from mid-October. Accordingly, Jared Kushner, Trump's advisor, had requested Ukrainian officials to stop attacks on Russian refineries for 30 days.
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