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world1 month ago•1 min saved

Ukraine fires mass drone strikes on Udmurtia, targeting oil-linked facilities

Ukraine launched what Kyiv describes as a massive drone attack on Russia’s Udmurt Republic, with Izhevsk among the targets as air defenses repelled the strike and authorities reported no confirmed injuries; possible hits on a Rosrezerv fuel depot and the Prioritet plant were mentioned as investigations continue, while Wildberries evacuated staff in Sarapul. Zelensky said long-range strikes hit oil facilities in Udmurtia and Yaroslavl as part of sanctions, and Russia claimed to shoot down hundreds of drones, with casualties reported in Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod.

via Meduza|

#drones #oil-facilities #russia

world-news2 months ago•78 min saved

Ukraine hits oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, sparking fires

Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on oil infrastructure inside Russia and in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, hitting an oil base near Semykolodezkaya and an oil depot near Feodosia, sparking a fire and underscoring ongoing clashes in the Russia‑Ukraine war.

via AP News|

#crimea #oil-facilities #russia

world5 months ago•10 min saved

Trump weighs ground-force options inside Iran as war strategy evolves

President Trump is weighing multiple options to deploy U.S. ground troops inside Iran—ranging from hundreds of special forces to thousands for weeks—with aims such as securing the Strait of Hormuz, seizing Iranian oil facilities, or retrieving highly enriched uranium, in a plan that officials say would be high risk but could accelerate an end to the war; any move would avoid large-scale invasions and comes amid energy concerns, political backlash at home, and strategic splits with regional allies.

via NBC News|

#iran #oil-facilities #strait-of-hormuz

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Tehran hit by oil-strike pollution, sparking 'black rain' and health concerns

Air strikes on Tehran's oil facilities have produced dense smoke plumes and an unprecedented mix of pollutants, with reports of 'black rain' as fires burn at the Tehran refinery and Shahran depot; the WHO warns such attacks risk harming air, water and food, and scientists say the pollutant mix is unusually dangerous, potentially causing immediate and long-term health risks even as forecasts of rain and wind may help disperse contaminants.

via BBC|

#air-pollution #black-rain #health-impacts

world8 months ago•8 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine claims to have struck Russian oil facilities and launched drone attacks on Russian territory, while diplomatic efforts continue with US and European allies seeking to advance peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict.

via DW|

#drones #oil-facilities #peace-talks

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure with Precision Drone Strikes

Drones attacked multiple targets across Russia, including oil depots and chemical sites, causing explosions and disruptions at airports. Russia claims to have shot down numerous Ukrainian drones, amid ongoing tensions and Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure affecting fuel supplies and prices.

via Kyiv Post|

#drones #energy-disruption #oil-facilities

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian oil infrastructure amid energy tensions

Ukraine has conducted strikes on multiple Russian targets, including oil refining and drone production sites, causing fires and operational disruptions, as part of its ongoing conflict with Russia. The attacks targeted key energy infrastructure such as the Bashkortostan oil refinery, oil pumping stations, and a drone factory, highlighting Ukraine's efforts to weaken Russia's military and economic capabilities amid escalating tensions. Ukraine justifies these strikes as valid military targets to counter Moscow's war efforts.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drone-attacks #energy-infrastructure #oil-facilities

world11 months ago•4 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Launch Multiple Attacks on Russian Targets

Drones launched by Ukraine targeted multiple regions in Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, causing fires and disruptions, amid ongoing tensions and recent Russian attacks on Ukraine and Poland, prompting European interest in Ukrainian anti-drone systems.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#european-defense #moscow #oil-facilities

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Ukraine Conducts Multiple Attacks on Russian Military and Oil Targets

Ukraine claims to have struck key Russian oil and military facilities, including a refinery and drone airfield, amid ongoing conflict. A fire near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been controlled. Meanwhile, India continues to buy Russian oil despite US threats, and Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have uncovered significant graft involving military procurement. The situation remains tense with ongoing military actions and geopolitical developments.

via DW|

#military-strikes #oil-facilities #russia

world1 year ago•5 min saved

Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict: Key Attacks and Their Implications

Israel has launched strikes on key Iranian oil and gas facilities, including fuel depots, refineries, and the South Pars gas field, escalating tensions and raising concerns over global oil markets and potential regional conflict. The attacks have caused fires, disrupted production, and threatened to impact Iran's domestic fuel supplies, with broader implications for global energy security and market stability.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #energy-infrastructure #iran

world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Major Russian Oil Facilities and Airfields

Ukraine's military confirmed drone strikes on four Russian oil facilities, which Kyiv considers legitimate military targets. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy announced measures to protect Ukraine's energy system, including expanding solar power. Meanwhile, Germany arrested three foreign nationals for spying on a Ukrainian in Frankfurt, and the EU is set to begin membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova. Russian President Putin reiterated plans to develop Russia's nuclear arsenal for strategic deterrence.

via DW (English)|

#drone-attacks #energy-security #oil-facilities

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Private Army Protects Oil Assets from Drone Attacks"

Vladimir Putin has deployed Russia's internal military force to enhance security at oil facilities targeted by drone attacks, impacting the country's oil production and export industry. The strikes, blamed on Ukraine, have led to the suspension of operations at various facilities, prompting Russia's energy ministry to collaborate with the National Guard to bolster protection using missile defense systems. While the impact on Russia's war machine and export industry varies based on the location of the strikes, the recent attacks have affected over a tenth of Russia's oil production capacity, with the Slavyansk oil refinery being hit in a strike reportedly carried out by Ukrainian special forces.

via Newsweek|

#drone-attacks #oil-facilities #russia

energyeconomic2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Oil and Gas Industry"

Gas prices in Russia have surged to a six-month high following drone strikes on oil facilities, causing fears of a supply and demand imbalance. Refineries being forced to suspend operations have led to a rise in prices, with AI-95 gasoline exceeding 60,000 rubles per ton. The Russian government reintroduced a ban on gasoline exports to stabilize domestic prices, while the energy ministry downplayed concerns, stating that fuel prices on the forecourt were stable despite wholesale market fluctuations.

via Newsweek|

#drone-strikes #energyeconomic #gas-prices

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukraine's Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Oil Facilities and Border Incursion"

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil facilities in multiple cities, causing fires and shutdowns, while anti-Kremlin Russian fighters claimed a cross-border attack in southern Russia. The attacks come just days before the Russian presidential election, with the fighters aiming to disrupt the process. Despite Russian claims of thwarting the attacks, the incidents highlight Ukraine's ability to penetrate deep within Russian territory. The fighters, consisting of Russian citizens, released statements and videos about their attacks, emphasizing their autonomy in Russia. The attacks coincide with a crackdown on opposition activists in Russia and a deadly military plane crash near Moscow.

via The Washington Post|

#drone-attacks #international-relations #oil-facilities