Pakistan, July 4 -- Ukraine claimed on Saturday that its attacks have disabled 42.74% of Russia's oil refining capacity as of early July. The announcement highlights Kyiv's strategy to weaken Russia's energy sector and military logistics during the war. The claimed disruption could affect Russia's fuel production, domestic supplies, and wartime operations.

Ukraine's General Staff said its forces struck eight Russian oil refineries during the past month. It claimed the attacks destroyed or critically damaged more than 60 fuel storage tanks. According to Kyiv, 58% of the damaged tanks stored oil products, while 42% contained crude oil. The military estimated total losses to Russia's oil industry at $13.5 billion since August 2025.

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