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Ukraine Targets Seaborne Fuel Lines as Kremlin Struggles with Narrative and Mobilization Decisions
world1 day ago

Ukraine Targets Seaborne Fuel Lines as Kremlin Struggles with Narrative and Mobilization Decisions

ISW’s July 9 assessment says Moscow is struggling to present a cohesive narrative after the Trump denial and Kyiv’s battlefield gains, downplaying the Patriot licensing deal while signaling openness to talks; an anonymous Russian general warns that seizing Donbas by end-2026 is unlikely and mobilization could be considered, as Putin remains committed to a war of attrition. Meanwhile Ukraine expanded long-range strikes against Russian energy infrastructure and seaborne fuel shipments to occupied Crimea, hitting oil depots in Stavropol and Tver, a Bataysk terminal, and other fuel facilities, while Ukrainian forces reported downstream drone/missile activity and continued to intercept large portions of Russia’s strikes; there were no confirmed ground gains on July 9.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#drone-strikes#information-warfare#logistics
Ukraine intensifies sea campaign, hits 21 ships in 72 hours
world2 days ago

Ukraine intensifies sea campaign, hits 21 ships in 72 hours

Ukraine says its unmanned forces struck 21 Russian-flagged vessels in the Sea of Azov within 72 hours, including nine tankers overnight on July 8, as part of a campaign to choke fuel supplies to Russian-occupied Crimea; security firm Ambrey warns the strikes mark a major escalation in maritime warfare and notes potential Russian retaliation in coming days, with increased risk to seafarers.

via Seatrade Maritime News|
#drone-strikes#maritime-security#russia
Ukraine says nine more shadow fleet tankers hit in Azov Sea, expanding fuel-logistics pressure
world2 days ago

Ukraine says nine more shadow fleet tankers hit in Azov Sea, expanding fuel-logistics pressure

Ukrainian long‑range drones struck nine Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov on July 8, per commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, following an earlier eight‑vessel strike; Kyiv says 21 vessels have been hit in the past 72 hours (19 shadow tankers, plus a cargo ship and a Kerch ferry), as Ukraine seeks to disrupt Crimea’s fuel supply and Russia’s logistics, while Moscow reports drone interceptions and downed drones. Analysts say the strikes target oil shipments and sanctions‑busting shipping networks.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#drone-strikes#russia#sea-of-azov
Ukraine Strikes Omsk Oil Refinery in Siberia With Long-Range Drones
world4 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Omsk Oil Refinery in Siberia With Long-Range Drones

Ukraine conducted a long-range drone attack on Russia’s Omsk oil refinery in Western Siberia, its deepest strike on Russian territory to date, with Kyiv’s Special Operations Forces claiming responsibility and stating the ELOU-AVT-11 unit was damaged; there were no reported casualties as fires burned at the facility. The attack underscores the use of FP-1 drones to reach distant targets and signals Kyiv’s focus on Russia’s oil infrastructure amid the war.

via Business Insider|
#drone-strikes#fp-1#long-range-drones
Ukraine’s drone campaign targets Russia’s energy network at record pace
world5 days ago

Ukraine’s drone campaign targets Russia’s energy network at record pace

Ukraine’s intensified long-range drone campaign is hitting Russia’s energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, with May’s refinery strikes totaling a record 16 and Russian refineries hit at least 194 times in 2026—an 11-fold rise from 2025—driving fuel shortages and rationing across the country; analysts credit improved drone production and U.S. intelligence assistance for Kyiv, while Moscow says most attacks are intercepted.

via Financial Times|
#drone-strikes#energy-infrastructure#fuel-shortage
Russia’s fuel crisis widens as drone strikes hit refineries
world9 days ago

Russia’s fuel crisis widens as drone strikes hit refineries

Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out a significant portion of Russia’s refining capacity, triggering long lines at gas stations, rising prices, and government rationing. Moscow has banned exports, is seeking imports from Belarus and India, and regions near the fighting are hardest hit, while Putin says the situation is not critical but vows to speed up refinery repairs and defense production.

via Al Jazeera|
#drone-strikes#fuel-shortage#refineries
Ukraine drone strikes ignite southern Russian refinery as Putin warns of tough period
europe12 days ago

Ukraine drone strikes ignite southern Russian refinery as Putin warns of tough period

Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major southern Russian oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, as Kyiv said long-range attacks are choking Moscow’s fuel supplies and Putin acknowledged Russia is in a 'difficult period.' Reports also cited a possible second refinery hit near Yaroslavl and casualties from debris, part of a broader campaign affecting energyexports and transport.

via France 24|
#drone-strikes#europe#oil-refinery
Crimea declares emergency as Ukraine's strikes deepen outages
world12 days ago

Crimea declares emergency as Ukraine's strikes deepen outages

Russian-occupied Crimea declared an emergency to manage fuel shortages and electricity cuts caused by Ukrainian strikes on logistics and oil facilities. Authorities limited fuel sales and public services as Kyiv says its intensified air campaign seeks justice against Moscow, with ongoing drone attacks adding to regional tensions. The broader war context includes high drone losses for Russia, prisoner swaps, and related security developments.

via The Guardian|
#crimea#drone-strikes#fuel-shortages
Zelensky approves 40-day SBU influence push to press Russia toward peace
world15 days ago

Zelensky approves 40-day SBU influence push to press Russia toward peace

Zelensky says Ukraine’s Security Service has approved a 40-day influence operation against Russia aimed at pressuring an end to the war, following a briefing with SBU head Yevhen Khmara. He referenced plans for long- and medium-range sanctions and highlighted the Alpha Center’s front-line results, while offering few specifics. The SBU is also involved in drone strikes on Russian territory as Moscow grapples with a fuel shortage tied to refinery attacks.

via Meduza|
#drone-strikes#sanctions#sbu
Moscow-Area Refinery to Stay Offline Through 2027 After Drone Attacks
business16 days ago

Moscow-Area Refinery to Stay Offline Through 2027 After Drone Attacks

A Gazprom Neft-operated refinery south of Moscow is expected to remain offline for at least six months after June drone strikes damaged its main distillation unit (53% of capacity) and a newer Euro+ unit (47%), likely delaying the restart until 2027. The plant processed 11.6 million tonnes of oil in 2024, and authorities are weighing a diesel export ban amid rising fuel prices and supply concerns as Russia’s fuel market faces ongoing strain, though officials say the situation is under control.

via The Moscow Times|
#business#diesel-exports#drone-strikes
Catfishing for Intel: Ukraine Reveals Russian Positions Online
world18 days ago

Catfishing for Intel: Ukraine Reveals Russian Positions Online

Ukrainian resistance is reportedly using CIA-style catfishing—operatives posing as romantic interests—to coax Russian soldiers into divulging battlefield details. A photographed barracks image surfaced via this ruse, revealing a unit’s coordinates that were then targeted by a Ukrainian drone strike, illustrating Kyiv’s expanding drone warfare reach amid the war.

via Mediaite|
#catfish#cia#drone-strikes