Ukraine Renews Strikes on Russian Refineries, Straining Diesel Supply

Summary

Ukraine has renewed its strikes on Russian oil refineries, and the attacks are straining Russian diesel supply. The Straits Times reports that Ukraine's strikes on refineries this year have forced large amounts of processing capacity in western Russia offline. Channel NewsAsia reports that the latest attacks mark the end of a temporary pause in strikes, with Russia's Ryazan and Yaroslavl refineries reportedly targeted this week. Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has hit a sixth Russian oil plant in a week, escalating a campaign against energy infrastructure that helps finance the Kremlin's war. The strikes come as a US deal is in focus. Earlier, Ukraine had paused strikes on Russian refineries after complaints from President Trump, according to Hindustan Times.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   5 Nov 2026, 15:47 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Ukraine's strikes on oil refineries this year have forced large amounts of processing capacity in western Russia offline, with renewed attacks depleting Russian diesel supply as a US deal is in focus.

2. Channel NewsAsia

   5 Nov 2026, 16:41 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that the latest attacks mark the end of a temporary pause in strikes, with Russia's Ryazan and Yaroslavl oil refineries reportedly targeted this week.

3. Bloomberg

   6 Nov 2026, 10:44 UTCSource ↗

   Bloomberg reports that Ukraine struck a sixth Russian oil refinery in a week, escalating a renewed campaign against the energy infrastructure that helps finance the Kremlin's war.