Demoralization and economic losses: what is the impact of attacks on Russian refineries

Demoralization and economic losses: what is the impact of attacks on Russian oil refineries Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

The Ukrainian Armed Forces do not stop attacking Russian oil refineries. On the night of June 28, several Russian regions were attacked by drones. A significant fire broke out at an oil depot in the Tambov region.

Political strategist Boris Tizengauzen and head of the Center for Military Legal Research, military expert Alexander Musienko told 24 channelthat attacks by Ukrainian drones have a significant impact on the oil refining industry of the aggressor country. However, in order to reduce Russia's economic ability to wage war against Ukraine, comprehensive measures are needed, including tougher sanctions.

Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

According to Tiesenhausen, Ukraine has begun using new combined strategies to attack Russian oil refineries.

First, drones fly in and blow up the roofs and tanks of oil refineries, and a few hours later the next wave of attacks on these facilities begins, the political strategist noted.

The Significance of the Attacks on Russian NPZ

Musienko noted that the strikes on Russian oil depots have not yet had any impact on the front. The enemy has no problem with fuel supplies.

“Right now they have enough of the reserves they have, because the movement of equipment is not that great, because the enemy uses manpower and drones. Strikes at oil refineries have an economic effect, which can lead to demoralization and economic losses,” he said.

The military expert emphasized that, according to the Russian Ministry of Finance, Russia will increase its revenues from oil and gas sales by 50% in 2024.

We need to think about this figure. Unfortunately, Ukraine cannot destroy Russia's entire oil refining industry. All exceptions of Ukrainian partners to sanctions against Russia give the aggressor country the opportunity to earn money and finance the war against Ukraine. This must be stopped, – stressed Alexander Musienko.