https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/adaptive-indomitable-ukraine-s-operation-barrel-puts-kibosh-on-ru-military-fuel-decentralizationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/adaptive-indomitable-ukraine-s-operation-barrel-puts-kibosh-on-ru-military-fuel-decentralizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/adaptive-indomitable-ukraine-s-operation-barrel-puts-kibosh-on-ru-military-fuel-decentralization#u106930Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:57:12 +0000Ukrainian strikes have disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity, contributing to a 14% year-over-year decline in refining volumes from January to September. In the field, Ukraine launched "Operation Barrel" to counter Russian efforts to decentralize military fuel supplies. This campaign targets fuel logistics to restrict Russian mobility and electronic warfare capabilities. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian military infrastructure and communications through mid-range drone assaults.Why it mattersRussia attempted to decentralize its fuel storag