Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refineries, Tankers and Pipeline Facilities
· 80 views
KIV (Terror Monitor, Reuters) — Ukrainian officials said drone strikes overnight targeted three Russian oil refineries, oil tankers in the Sea of Azov and pumping stations on key oil pipelines, extending from areas near the Ukrainian border to Russia's Ural region.
The latest attacks come as Russia continues to face fuel shortages in several regions following months of sustained Ukrainian drone strikes against oil refineries and energy infrastructure. Kyiv has increasingly targeted strategic facilities located far from the front lines.
Earlier this week, Ukraine also struck Russia's Omsk Oil Refinery, the country's largest refining facility, located deep in Siberia, approximately 2,700 kilometers (1,700 miles) from Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Ukrainian officials said the latest operation is part of an ongoing campaign aimed at disrupting Russia's fuel supplies and military logistics by targeting critical energyterritory.ucture.
In separate statements, the Ukrainian General Staff and Special Operations Forces said drones struck the TANECO and TAIF-NK oil refineries in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, the Saratov Oil Refinery, and the Borisoglebsk military air base in Russia's Voronezh region.
Russian authorities confirmed drone attacks in the affected regions but did not disclose the extent of the damage or specify which facilities had been hit.
Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 415 Ukrainian drones during the overnight attacks.
The strikes are the latest in Ukraine's expanding long-range drone campaign against Russian energy and military infrastructure, with Kyiv increasingly demonstrating the capability to hit strategic targets deep inside Russian territory۔
Related Articles
Russia Says Overnight Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Largest Steel Plant, Power Infrastructure and Cargo Ship
Russia said its forces struck Ukraine’s largest steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, power infrastructure and another steelworks overnight, along with a cargo vessel in the Black Sea allegedly carrying military supplies. Separately, a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Belgorod region killed a woman and wounded a man, according to TASS.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 11 Civilians, Including Women and Children, in Rebel-Held Village
At least 11 people, including six women and two children, were killed in a Myanmar military airstrike in Yesagyo Township, southwest of Mandalay, according to a resistance fighter. The attack destroyed three houses as Myanmar’s civil war continues following the 2021 military coup.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Four Drones Over Riyadh and Other Regions as Egypt Offers to Defend Kingdom
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and southern regions on Saturday amid continuing attacks attributed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Cairo was ready to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, subject to parliamentary approval.
Germany Warns Europe Is in Iran’s Crosshairs, Vows to Counter Tehran’s Hostile Activities
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Europe is in Iran’s crosshairs following a court ruling that sentenced two men for plotting attacks against Jewish and pro-Israel figures on behalf of Iranian intelligence. He also warned of growing Russian threats and urged the European Union to maintain sanctions against Moscow.