Ukrainian strikes cut Russian profits by tens of billions - General Staff reveals details
Photo: Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russia reduced the enemy's profits by tens of billions (Russian Media)
Strikes by Ukrainian Defense Forces on Russian enterprises and infrastructure have reduced the enemy’s revenues by $74 billion, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
According to an infographic from the General Staff, almost 80% of the air targets hit in Russia were related to oil and gas infrastructure. In particular, 42% were oil refineries and another 37% were oil storage facilities. The rest were logistics objects involved in transporting and exporting petroleum products, such as pumping stations and oil terminals.
The General Staff also noted that, according to Ukrainian estimates, these strikes have already caused a loss of approximately 4% of Russia’s GDP.
Strike range
Most strikes, according to the official infographic, targeted objects at distances of 500–1,000 km (39%). A roughly equal share of strikes hit targets within 500 km. Around 10% of attacks were carried out at depths of over 1,000 km. The General Staff did not specify which types of weapons were used.
Economic impact estimate
The estimated value of losses is about $74.11 billion, roughly equivalent to 4% of Russia’s GDP. According to the World Bank, Russia’s total gross domestic product in 2024 was around $2.2 trillion, with growth projected at 1.6% in 2025.
Strikes on Russia
The Armed Forces of Ukraine regularly strike strategic enterprises in Russia that support the enemy’s defense industry. For example, on the night of August 15, the Defense Forces struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region with drones.
Earlier, the Ukrainian troops struck the largest oil refinery in Volgograd, causing large fires, with details of the damage still being clarified.
Ukrainian kamikaze drones also attacked a pumping station on the Transneft Druzhba pipeline in Unecha, Bryansk region.
