MOSCOW, October 30. /TASS/. Following a hiatus, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have resumed, with three refineries and one gas-chemical complex targeted today, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters.

He also noted that the Russian government is preparing to extend its ban on diesel exports until the end of January 2027, with a number of exceptions for global markets.

TASS has compiled the key statements made by the Deputy Prime Minister.

Refinery attacks

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have resumed after a lull: "We had a break for some time, but today attacks on refineries have resumed, and our enterprises are working on defense."

Three refineries and one gas-chemical complex were targeted today: "Yes, there was another attack on Russian refineries today -- on four processing plants. To be precise, three refineries and one gas-chemical complex. One plant sustained minor damage, but overall our defense system, the air defense, worked."

Diesel market situation

The Russian government is preparing to extend the diesel export ban until the end of January 2027: "Yes, a government decree is currently being drafted to extend the ban on diesel shipments until the end of January next year -- effectively for three months."

Certain exceptions will be made for global markets: "At the same time, as before, separate exceptions will be made for supplies to global markets."

Russia plans to export 510,000 tons of diesel fuel in October, with November shipments potentially reaching 2.15 million tons.

Plans for early next year will depend on the situation.

Winter-grade diesel accumulation within the system is sufficient, tracking refinery production schedules: "It is sufficient. It is naturally in line with the enterprises' production programs."