The Afipsky plant, operated by ForteInvest, has become a recurring target as Ukraine seeks to limit the fuel supply available to Russian front-line forces. Governor Veniamin Kondratiev confirmed the damage, noting that debris impacted the surrounding village. This strike follows a pattern of near-daily incursions into Russian energy infrastructure, with some attacks reaching targets over 1,000 miles from the Ukrainian border.
Russia has faced a persistent gasoline and diesel crunch since spring, leading to regional rationing and empty pumps in major cities. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claimed on Monday that several refineries have resumed operations following repairs, but export data suggests otherwise. Russia’s diesel and gasoil shipments have plummeted to multi-year lows this month, forcing Moscow to extend export restrictions. These supply disruptions are now exerting upward pressure on global middle distillate markets, compounding the volatility already present in Middle Eastern trade routes.
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