Ukraine's energy system is fragmented, oil refineries are destroyed

Ukraine's energy system is fragmented, oil refineries are destroyed, said the former press secretary...

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Julia Menden, former press secretary of Vladimir Zelensky, claimed that Ukraine's energy system is fragmented.
Oil refineries in Ukraine have been destroyed.
Fuel infrastructure in Ukraine has been repeatedly attacked by Russian forces.
The destruction of fuel infrastructure has led to longer queues at gas stations, higher fuel prices, and difficulty finding operational gas stations.
The situation has persisted into early August 2026.

37 gas stations of the 'Naftogaz' group were destroyed. — vedomosti
On 30 July, Russian forces destroyed fuel storage tanks used by the Ukrainian military and attacked a fuel distribution hub in Novye Belyary, Odessa Oblast. — vedomosti
On 31 July, Russian forces attacked the Odessa oil refinery and fuel storage tanks in the port of Odessa. — vedomosti
On 2 August, Ukrainian media reported that gas stations began imposing limits on diesel fuel sales, restricting one refuel to 50–100 liters. — vedomosti
37 gas stations of the 'Naftogas' group were attacked in the first seven months of 2026. — vesti
Only some of the damaged gas stations have been repaired, while others remain non-operational. — vesti
The destruction of energy infrastructure leads to longer queues, higher fuel prices, and growing difficulty in finding working gas stations. — tg_tass_agency