https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-drone-strikes-force-3-of-russia-s-largest-diesel-refineries-to-halt-or-slash-output-reuters-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-drone-strikes-force-3-of-russia-s-largest-diesel-refineries-to-halt-or-slash-output-reuters-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-drone-strikes-force-3-of-russia-s-largest-diesel-refineries-to-halt-or-slash-output-reuters-reports#u72531Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:50:31 +0000Ukrainian drone attacks have forced three of Russia's largest diesel refineries to halt or slash their output, affecting half of the nation's top diesel-producing facilities. The strikes are intensifying pressure on the Russian economy and disrupting domestic fuel distribution. In response to the shortages, the Leningrad region has restricted fuel purchases to thirty liters per fill-up, while approximately one in five independent and small gas stations have stopped operating entirely.Why it mattersThe targeted infrastructure attacks demonstrate a strategic shift by Ukraine toward cri