Ukraine Strikes Russia's Oil Refineries as Russia Targets Ukrainian Gas Stations
On August 26, 2026, Ukraine launched attacks on Russian oil refineries in the Volga region, while Russia retaliated by targeting Ukrainian petrol stations. Fuel companies in Ukraine warned customers to avoid lingering at pumps following the attacks. The strikes and retaliatory strikes disrupted fuel supplies and heightened regional tensions.
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Ukraine Says It Hit Major Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga Region Bloomberg.com
While the AFU strike refineries, Russia attacks Ukrainian gas stations. What are the consequences of these? - Nasha Niva
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Part of the fuel will remain in the producing country.