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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, cutting output by 300K-400K barrels per day

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 28, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Ukraine struck Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery for the third time, pushing traders to reassess the crude oil market contract for crude hitting $90 by June 30. These strikes have cut Russia’s output by an estimated 300,000–400,000 barrels per day.

Market reaction

The June 30 contract has 67 days remaining to resolve. No current odds are available, but Ukraine’s escalating drone campaign against Russian refining infrastructure is pushing sentiment toward higher prices. Trading volume data is also absent, pointing to a wait-and-see posture among participants. Based on price movements following similar disruptions in the past, the expected shift is around 20% in favor of crude reaching $90, driven by tighter supply.

Why it matters

Losing 300,000–400,000 barrels per day of Russian output directly reduces global crude supply. Ukraine has now demonstrated it can repeatedly hit high-value refining targets, and each successful strike compounds the supply deficit. The market is pricing not just the current damage but the likelihood of continued attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

What to watch

Traders should track statements from Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister for any shifts in production strategy. EIA updates and OPEC+ announcements could also move the contract, particularly if they signal supply adjustments in response to reduced Russian exports.

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