Ukraine Strikes 6 Russian Refineries as 74,000 Tonnes of Diesel Head to Morocco
Despite a new wave of Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, Russia is increasing its diesel exports. During the past week, 74,000 tonnes of fuel were loaded for Morocco, according to the latest shipping data published by S&P Global.
Russia shipped 410,000 tonnes of gasoil and diesel between October 30 and November 5, up from 358,000 tonnes the previous week. The nearly 15% increase comes amid an intensification of attacks on its oil facilities. According to S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, published on November 9, Morocco is among the main destinations for these cargoes.
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Of the volumes loaded during this period, 74,000 tonnes were bound for the kingdom, accounting for around 18% of recorded Russian exports. The United States topped the list with 141,000 tonnes, followed by Singapore with 87,000 tonnes. Turkey was also among the destinations, with 43,000 tonnes.
These shipments are continuing as Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries after a two-week pause from October 16 to 29. According to Russian media outlet Astra, cited by S&P Global, six refining facilities were hit by Ukrainian drones in eight days.
Morocco among the main destinations for Russian diesel
The latest cargoes extend already substantial trade between Rabat and Moscow. In the first half of 2026, Morocco imported 1.35 million tonnes of Russian diesel out of a total of 4.34 million tonnes purchased abroad, according to Vortexa data published by OPIS. Russia thus accounted for 31% of Morocco’s supplies, ahead of Spain, which delivered 650,000 tonnes.
Deliveries were disrupted this summer by Russian export restrictions introduced to protect the domestic market. Moscow partially eased the measures on October 10, allowing shipments to resume. As early as October 13, a tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of diesel from the Russian port of Primorsk had declared Morocco as its destination.
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The resumption also extends to trade between Russia and the United States. As of November 9, five tankers carrying Russian diesel were sailing toward the U.S. Atlantic coast but had not yet reached their destination. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexandre Novak is now targeting diesel exports of around 2.15 million tonnes in November, while warning that renewed strikes on refineries could reduce available volumes.
