# Ukraine's deep strikes have wrecked over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, Defense Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/85627

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-04 19:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-deep-strikes-have-wrecked-over-half-of-russias-oil-refining-capacity-defense-ministry-says/

> Ukraine's Defense Ministry said more than 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity has been disabled by Ukrainian attacks. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara called the damage a major blow to Russia's economy, its ability to wage aggression and its military supplies, adding that Ukraine will continue expanding its long-range strike capabilities.

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