Ukraine war latest: Russia's oil refining capacity falls as damage from Moscow strikes sets in

kyivindependent.com·The Kyiv Independent news desk·2026-09-21T18:18:17.000Z
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Ukraine has carried out a series of drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries, including a major attack on a refinery in Moscow, knocking out 45% of Russia's refining capacity and disrupting fuel production. The article highlights how these strikes are weakening Russia’s war effort and quotes international figures like Donald Trump commenting on the impact. It also notes upcoming EU sanctions targeting Russia’s defense industry and Ukrainian military claims about the backgrounds of Russian soldiers.

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