Ukrainian drone attacks have forced the Saratov refinery in Russia to shut down indefinitely, exacerbating fuel shortages that now affect millions amid structural refining challenges.
Widespread fuel sales restrictions are imposed across Russia due to production slowdowns following targeted drone strikes on oil refineries, affecting 53 regions.
Russia plans temporary export limits on diesel and aviation kerosene to stabilize domestic fuel markets after drone attacks reduced refinery output.
Ukraine's drone strikes have forced Russia's Nizhny Novgorod refinery to halve its processing capacity, disrupting a significant portion of the country’s fuel production.