Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s long-range strikes had disabled more than 55% of Russia’s oil-refining processing capacity. Polsat News also reported that the EU plans to provide Ukraine with 500 generators intended to help maintain electricity supplies before another winter of war.
In an evening address on 15 November, Zelensky described strikes on refineries as a response to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Polsat News also reported that Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, briefed him on Sunday about Ukrainian long-range strikes.
The figure of more than 55% is an assessment stated by the Ukrainian president. The report gives no calculation method, list of refineries, or duration of outages. It also provides no basis for judging the effects on Russian fuel supplies or military capacity.
The juxtaposition nevertheless supports an editorial reading: in Zelensky’s account, energy infrastructure has become an arena of reciprocal pressure. Ukrainian strikes are directed at Russian refineries, while Russian attacks place Ukraine’s energy systems under strain.
Generators are emergency assistance, not a permanent answer to Ukraine’s energy threat. Their planned provision shows why Ukrainian cities and local communities may still need support to maintain electricity through winter, even as Kyiv reports progress against Russian refining capacity.
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- Polsat News · Source date: 2026-11-15
Independent editorial content. WUA is not affiliated with any political party. 2026-11-15