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Putin Humiliated as Staggering Blow Is Exposed

The Daily Beast • November 10, 2026 • world

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Ukrainian long-range drone attacks have reduced Russia’s oil refining capacity by 30 percent, hitting nine of Russia’s 35 major refineries since late October.
The strikes have cut Russia’s oil refining output from approximately 700,000 metric tons (5 million barrels) per day to 300,000 metric tons (2.2 million barrels).
These attacks have caused significant disruptions, leading to fuel shortages on the frontlines, increased domestic inflation, and long queues at Russian gas stations.
Russia has responded with strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian targets, while Ukraine continues to target Russian energy infrastructure as a legitimate wartime objective.
The damage to Russia’s oil production capacity has forced it to import oil and ban jet fuel exports, complicating its energy crisis and undermining its ability to meet export targets.

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