Since early September 2025, Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, including Bashneft's Ufa complex, Kirishi, Salavat, Saratov, and Novokuybyshevsk facilities. These strikes have caused fires and minor damage but no casualties, disrupting Russia's refining capacity by nearly 20%, contributing to fuel shortages and soaring domestic gasoline prices. Russia has responded by banning gasoline exports to stabilize supplies.