Russia not able to protect all refineries from Ukrainian strikes - British intelligence
Photo: British intelligence believes that the Russian Federation is unlikely to be able to protect all refineries (Russian media)
Russia is unlikely to be able to protect all refineries from Ukrainian attacks. Recent strikes have crippled at least 10% of Russian refinery capacities, according to the British Ministry of Defense.
As noted by Ukrainian intelligence, Ukraine has recently targeted 12 Russian oil refineries using drones. On March 15-16, three major refineries in the Samara region were attacked.
"Some of the furthest facilities attacked are approximately 900 km away from Ukraine, underscoring the reach of the Ukrainian UAV attacks," the report states.
According to intelligence, such strikes cause financial losses for Russia, affecting the domestic fuel market. Recent attacks have disabled at least 10% of Russian refinery capacities.
Major repairs at refineries may take some time. Intelligence suggests that due to sanctions, repairs may be prolonged.
"According to a Russian Energy Ministry official, there are plans to deploy Pantsir air defense systems to protect the refineries. However, given the size and scale of Russian energy industry, it is unlikely that Russia will be able to protect all the vulnerable facilities," intelligence believes.
Attacks on Russian refineries
It is worth noting that attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries are becoming more systematic. Recently, a drone targeted one of the largest refineries in Yaroslavl.
Sources from RBC-Ukraine reported that SBU drones struck a refinery in Tuapse, causing a powerful fire.
Recently, the Financial Times reported that the US allegedly urged Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Washington fears that strikes on Russian refineries could lead to an increase in global oil and gasoline prices.
Alexander Kharchenko, Director of the Energy Research Center, emphasized to RBC-Ukraine that information about the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries on global oil prices does not reflect reality.
