Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that on Friday, Ukrainian drone strikes occurred at three oil refineries and a petrochemical complex in Russia. These attacks followed a period of pause in previous strikes on Russian energy facilities, and overall, Russian air defense successfully countered these attacks. However, Novak stated that one of the refineries sustained minor damage.
Russian Government Plans for Diesel Exports
Novak also noted that the Russian government is preparing guidelines to extend the ban on diesel exports until the end of January 2027 (February 11, 1405 in the Iranian calendar), except for supplies to global markets. This ban, which includes diesel and marine fuel, had previously been temporarily extended until the end of this month. He emphasized that the supply of diesel to global markets will continue within the framework of the Moscow-Washington agreement.
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Volume of Diesel Exports and Its Impacts
Novak further stated that Russia has so far sent three tankers carrying diesel to the United States, with a fourth tanker set to depart soon. Under the agreement, Russian companies are allowed to export 500,000 tons of diesel as part of the supply agreement for this fuel to the U.S. and global markets. He also announced that the volume of Russian diesel supply to the U.S. in October will reach 510,000 tons and may increase to 2.15 million tons next month, depending on global conditions.
Regarding the drone strikes, reports indicate that these attacks on Russian energy facilities will have a negative impact on the entire world. Former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously criticized these attacks, stating that Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, is not seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflicts. Following these attacks, operations at all airports in Moscow and some other regions were halted, but these restrictions were quickly lifted.
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