Ukraine’s Drones Cut 42% of Russia’s Oil Refining, Costing $13.5 Billion

Ukraine’s military says it has knocked out 42% of Russia’s refining capacity since August 2025, inflicting $13.5 billion in total damage. The strikes, which Kyiv calls "long-range sanctions," have hit refineries up to 1,100 kilometers inside Russian territory. The campaign has pushed fuel rationing into Moscow, forcing the Russian government to restrict gasoline and diesel supplies to civilians. The General Staff reported the figures on Tuesday, detailing a sustained drone offensive that has crippled a key sector of Russia’s war economy.