Information on Russia’s current losses due to sanctions as of 25.09.2026.
1. Ukrainian drones attacked several industrial sites in Russia on the night of September 25.
– The “Iskra” plant in Ulyanovsk and the Perm “Permnefteorgsintez” refinery were hit. Residents in Ulyanovsk reported explosions and an attack on the JSC “NPP ‘Iskra Plant'”.
– The enterprise produces electronic components for radio-electronic equipment, computing technology, and communication means and is part of the Russian defense concern “Almaz-Antey”.
– In Perm, explosions occurred during the attack, and smoke rose in the area of the Perm refinery. Initially, the primary oil processing unit AVT-5 caught fire at the enterprise. “Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez” is one of the largest refineries in Russia with a design capacity of about 13.1 million tons of oil processing per year. The plant has been repeatedly attacked.
– During previous strikes, primary processing units, including AVT-4 and AVT-2, were damaged, and the plant’s operations were partially halted.
2. The Kuibyshev refinery of “Rosneft” completely halted oil processing after a drone attack on September 22.
– Damage to equipment and fires after the attack stopped both primary oil processing units with a capacity of about 10,000 tons each per day. Since September 22, exchange sales of A-92 gasoline by the Samara group of refineries have also ceased. Sales of A-95 more than halved.
– The Kuibyshev refinery is one of the key oil processing enterprises in the Samara region. Its full shutdown reduces the available production capacities of gasoline and other oil products in the region.
3. The Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant in the Rostov region was damaged due to a drone attack on the night of September 25.
– After the attack, the enterprise temporarily halted operations. The Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant is the largest oil refinery in the Rostov region with a processing capacity of about 5.6 million tons of oil per year.
– The enterprise produces gasoline, diesel, marine, and furnace fuel. The plant has been repeatedly targeted by attacks, forcing operational halts. The current attack once again put the enterprise out of operation.
4. Krasnodar Krai, Russia’s largest agricultural region, declared a state of emergency due to the inability to export significant grain volumes.
– The authorities cite attacks on logistics infrastructure, the closure of ports, and disruption of shipping in the Azov-Black Sea region as the reason. This year, the region planned to harvest 13.6 million tons of grain — 17% more than last year; however, now farmers face the problem of selling it.
– In August, due to drone attacks, the main grain ports of Russia on the Black Sea halted operations. Even earlier, terminals in the Azov Sea were paralyzed, and shipping through the Kerch Strait was suspended.
– Due to export issues, the Rostov region, which was Russia’s leader in grain collection last year, previously declared a state of emergency.
– The ports of southern Russia provided for the export of about 60 million tons of grain annually. Their shutdown has already led to a sharp drop in exports: in September, Russia may export only 1.8 million tons of grain — the lowest in 17 years. Wheat exports have decreased fourfold — to 347,000 tons per week.
5. Russia is increasing the number of vessels under its flag, seeking to maintain oil and gas exports amid heightened international control over the “shadow fleet.”
– Since the beginning of 2025, the number of vessels under the Russian flag has increased by 36% — to 382 as of the end of June 2026. Over 80% of the vessels registered during this period were already under sanctions. Among them, a significant portion consists of oil tankers and vessels used for export.
– At the same time, the number of vessels transporting Russian goods under so-called “ghost flags” is decreasing. According to CREA data, their number reduced from 101 in October 2025 to 45 in June 2026. These changes occur amid increased efforts by the US and European countries against ships without clear national affiliation.
– Since December 2024, at least 23 “shadow fleet” vessels using questionable or false flags have been detained. In response, Russia is simplifying the transfer of sanctioned vessels under its flag.
– In June, Putin signed a decree that eases their registration in Russia, effectively granting such vessels state protection.
– Meanwhile, part of the fleet is transferring to the flags of other countries. Notably, over 50 vessels this year registered under the flag of Equatorial Guinea. All are certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which, according to Windward analysts, may indicate their use for transporting Russian cargo.
6. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have imposed national restrictions against Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman after the EU excluded them from the general sanctions list.
– Estonia announced its own sanctions against both businessmen without disclosing specific measures. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Tallinn did not support the EU’s decision to exclude Usmanov and Fridman from the list.
– Latvia previously imposed financial restrictions and an entry ban on them. Lithuania has taken similar measures.
– On September 22, the EU extended sanctions against about 3000 individuals, companies, and organizations for 36 months, but as part of a compromise, excluded Usmanov and Fridman from the list. The decision was made after long negotiations among member countries.
7. In the United States, charges have been filed against Oxygen Forensics’ executive Lee Reiber and Russian developer Oleg Davydov for concealing Russian control over the company that secured a contract with the U.S. Secret Service.
– According to the investigation, five Russian citizens secretly owned and controlled Oxygen Forensics, although the company informed U.S. authorities there were no Russian owners or developers. The company’s software was developed and maintained in Russia.
– Prosecutors state that the software developed by Davydov was previously sold to the FSB, the Investigative Committee, and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
– After the full-scale war against Ukraine began in March 2022, Reiber became the CEO, president, and chairman of the board. Russian owners were removed from public corporate documentation; however, prosecutors claim they continued to make key decisions and had access to bank accounts.
– In September 2024, the U.S. Secret Service signed a five-year contract with Oxygen Forensics for its software. In March 2026, prosecutors allege that Reiber told U.S. authorities that Russians were not involved in the development of the software and had no access to its creation environment.
8. The EU is discussing new sanctions and visa restrictions to prevent the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions under their national symbols.
– Proposed measures include sanctions against individuals associated with Russian and Belarusian sports, restrictions on financial support for organizations that allow such athletes to compete, and possible restrictions on related media.
– The EU may also urge third countries not to facilitate the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Diplomats note that EU governments do not have a unified position on the scope of such measures and the role of states in the decisions of sports federations.
– On Tuesday, Slovakia blocked a draft conclusion discussed by EU ambassadors. Some countries believe sports federations should act autonomously, while others advocate for a united stance regarding athletes with official ties to the Russian and Belarusian governments. The proposed measures are outlined in an informal document and are not yet the basis for an official proposal by the European Commission.
– Additional proposals are expected before the EU ministers of education, sports, and culture meet on November 20.
