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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Slash Russian Oil Exports, Boosts Western Profits

11/3/2025

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Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and Western sanctions reduce Russian oil production and exports, benefiting Western oil companies.
Profits for ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies rose 61% in the third quarter, lifting industry profits.
Ukrainian attacks cut Russia's daily oil exports by 500,000 barrels, down to 2 million barrels per day.
U.S. and EU sanctions are expected to further strain Russia's oil operations amid ongoing energy attacks.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and Western sanctions reduce Russian oil production and exports, benefiting Western oil companies.
Profits for ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies rose 61% in the third quarter, lifting industry profits.
Ukrainian attacks cut Russia's daily oil exports by 500,000 barrels, down to 2 million barrels per day.
U.S. and EU sanctions are expected to further strain Russia's oil operations amid ongoing energy attacks.