Russia has announced a temporary ban on the export of aviation fuel until the end of November as Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including refineries, depots and pipelines.
Kyiv has stepped up strikes in recent weeks, targeting energy installations deep inside Russian territory, including areas as far as the Urals. While the attacks have reportedly triggered large fires, the overall extent of the damage remains unclear.
In response, the Russian government said it had introduced a “temporary ban on the export of jet fuel from Russia,” adding that the measure was aimed at stabilising the domestic fuel market.
“The purpose of this decision is to ensure stability in the domestic fuel market,” the government said, while noting that the restriction would not apply to supplies under intergovernmental agreements.
Russia, one of the world’s largest producers of oil and gas, had earlier imposed restrictions on the export of petrol as it seeks to manage mounting pressure on its domestic energy market amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukraine, which continues to face sustained missile and drone attacks from Russia, has in recent weeks escalated its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, intensifying pressure on a key sector of Moscow’s economy.
