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Zelensky confirmed long-range Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, including the Yaroslavl (Slavneft-YANOS) refinery, marking the fourth strike on that facility in May. Russian authorities did not officially confirm damage; Kyiv says energy facilities are valid military targets and notes that Ukraine has hit Russian oil refineries about 158 times since the war began.
All central Russia's major oil refineries have halted or reduced production after Ukrainian drone strikes, with Kirishi shut since May 5 and others in Nizhny Novgorod, Ryazan, Yaroslavl, and Moscow affected, collectively accounting for about a quarter of Russia's refining capacity and a large share of gasoline and diesel output, according to Reuters.
Ukraine reportedly struck the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery near Kstovo in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, hitting an AVT-6 oil refining unit and triggering a fire—the second strike on the site in a week. Kyiv says the refinery’s output supports Russian forces; the Kyiv Independent cannot independently verify Russian claims and the full extent of damage remains unclear.
The Gazpromneft-owned Moscow Oil Refinery temporarily stopped processing after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on May 17, with Reuters citing industry sources; 12 people were injured near the plant, and the halt was described as a risk-mitigation measure, though Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the report. The plant processed about 11.6 million tons of crude in 2024, and the episode fits a broader pattern of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in recent months.
Ukraine’s drone and missile strikes hit Russia’s Tuapse oil terminal, sparking fires and exposing gaps in Moscow’s air defenses as the country braces for Victory Day; Kyiv uses a ceasefire precondition to pressure Moscow while Western support and Ukraine’s rapid military adaptation reshape Europe’s security balance, with Russia facing oil revenue losses and GDP contraction even as Ukraine emerges as a regional security actor.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces say they conducted coordinated strikes across Russia and occupied territories, targeting a major refinery in Yaroslavl, a drone storage facility in Rostov-on-Don, and additional fuel depots and radar/air-defense sites, prompting temporary airport restrictions and flight delays while Kyiv argues the actions disrupt Moscow’s war logistics and financing.
Ukraine says its forces carried out a broad April campaign targeting 14 Russian oil refineries and fuel hubs, plus ports, terminals and military sites from Crimea to the Urals, in what Kyiv describes as a widening deep-strike into Russia’s fuel network that finances the war. Notable hits included Bashneft-Novoil in Ufa, Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez in Kstovo, the Tuapse refinery, export terminals at Primorsk, Ust-Luga and Vysotsk, offshore Caspian platforms, and even a long-range strike on Shagol airfield near Chelyabinsk, with naval and Black Sea targets damaged as part of a broader assault. Kyiv asserts the campaign expands strike depth by more than 2.5 times compared with the invasion’s start, signaling a sustained effort to cripple Russia’s energy logistics.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC shut the Ruwais refinery complex after a drone strike caused a fire; Ruwais Refinery 2 is being safety-shutdown, while other units in the complex continue operating and there were no injuries.
Russian fuel exports have declined as Ukraine increases its strikes on oil refineries, impacting energy supplies and highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Ukraine is actively targeting Russian energy infrastructure with drone strikes, damaging oil refineries and gas facilities, while Russia responds with increased attacks on Ukraine's energy systems, raising concerns about energy security and winter preparedness amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine has conducted targeted strikes on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure, including in Saratov and Samara, as part of its ongoing military campaign, while also unveiling a new sea drone capable of striking distant targets. Russian drone attacks have also hit Ukrainian infrastructure, and there have been sabotage operations within Russia. The conflict continues to escalate with significant military and strategic impacts on both sides.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across nine regions in Ukraine, causing casualties and damage, while Ukraine continued targeting Russian oil infrastructure as part of its broader campaign, amid new EU sanctions aimed at Russia's economy.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting two major oil refineries in Russia, including one deep inside Russian territory, leading to a significant drop in Russian oil processing and exports, with international allies largely silent on the strikes amid ongoing sanctions discussions.
Ukrainian drones targeted a major Russian oil refinery, causing a fire, amid ongoing attacks on Russian infrastructure; meanwhile, former President Trump urged NATO to stop buying Russian oil to weaken Moscow's war effort, as drone tensions escalate in the region.
Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and export facilities, aiming to disrupt Russia's economy and military fuel supply, causing damage to major facilities and affecting global oil markets, though Western allies remain cautious about escalation.