Ukraine and Russia intensify strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure
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Ukraine said its long-range attacks have disabled more than half of Russia’s oil-refining capacity, as Russian strikes continued to damage Ukrainian transport, energy and civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said on Oct. 4 that attacks had affected 51% of Russian refining capacity. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry listed facilities in Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kirishi, Perm, Ilsky, Saratov and Syzran among recent targets. The figure, attributed to Ukrainian military and intelligence analysts, could not be independently confirmed. Kyiv says refineries are military targets because they provide fuel and revenue for Russia’s armed forces.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry also said the country had tripled production and procurement of long-range strike drones in 2026 and planned further expansion. United24 reported that Ukraine recently targeted an oil facility in Russia’s Samara region, where explosions were followed by a fire.
Meanwhile, Russian attacks have nearly exhausted Ukraine’s reserve of locomotives, according to Agrarian Policy Minister Taras Vysotskyi, who said Kyiv was seeking compatible rolling stock from European partners. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said more than 500 locomotives had been damaged or destroyed since Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than half during 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia’s increased attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and discussed additional European defensive support with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Middle East Eye separately reported that Ukraine had tested a small number of Turkish-made Korkut air-defense systems and was interested in further purchases if the price was acceptable.
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