Russian Military Aviation Becomes Increasingly Dependent on Imported Fuel — Ukraine’s Intelligence
Systematic Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil-refining network have significantly reduced the production of aviation fuel, forcing Moscow to turn to foreign supplies to meet the needs of its military aviation and attack drones, UATV English reports.
According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (DIU), Russia has introduced a temporary ban on exports of its own aviation fuel due to a shortage of domestic resources and is now importing foreign Jet A-1 fuel, which can be used by Russian military aircraft and strike drones.
Ukrainian intelligence has identified the geography of these supplies and maritime logistics routes involving tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet.
Three such vessels have already delivered around 70,000 tons of Jet A-1 to Russian ports from South Korea and Egypt.
The tanker ASTORIA transported nearly 11,000 tons of aviation fuel from Ulsan, South Korea, to Vladivostok, while HANNA and CAPIBARA delivered almost 59,000 tons from Egypt’s El Dekheila port to St. Petersburg.
The development highlights the growing impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure and the increasing pressure on Moscow’s ability to independently supply fuel for its military aviation.
HUR says the disruption of Russia’s refining capacity is forcing the country to rely on international supply chains despite sanctions and restrictions.
The Ukrainian intelligence agency has also identified the vessels, companies and individuals involved in the import of aviation fuel to Russia.
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