Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in years
Ukraine conducted its largest drone strike on the Moscow region in years. A major oil refinery was hit, causing fires and localized evacuations.
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AFBytes briefing
Disruptions to Russian refining capacity can tighten global fuel supplies and support higher energy prices paid by American drivers and manufacturers.
Key entities
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Moscow
- Russia-ukraine War
- Strike
What to watch next
- Watch weekly Russian refinery throughput data and any OPEC+ statements on supply adjustments.
- Monitor the next OPEC+ production meeting and weekly U.S. inventory data for signals on how sustained strikes affect global supply forecasts.
- Monitor weekly Russian oil export data and any OPEC+ statements on supply adjustments for signals on price direction.
- Watch for official Russian production and export data releases in the coming weeks to gauge actual throughput impact.
- Watch the next OPEC+ production meeting or IEA monthly report for signals on supply adjustments and price direction.
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