Ukrainian Strikes Force Russia to Import Jet Fuel

Intelligence reports published on August 29 indicate that sustained Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have significantly degraded domestic production capacity. As a result, Russia has been forced to begin importing jet fuel to maintain its military aviation operations. The strikes have specifically targeted infrastructure like the Afipsky refinery and various fuel depots across western Russia, impacting the Kremlin's ability to sustain long-range bombing campaigns.

Date: August 29, 2026

Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: infrastructure

Severity: HIGH

Source: RBC-Ukraine

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