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A Ukrainian military strike has inflicted significant damage on several key Russian oil processing facilities, compelling energy giant Lukoil to temporarily suspend operations at its major refineries. The disruption highlights the expanding scope of infrastructure targeting within the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is employing asymmetric warfare by using cheap drone swarms to destroy Russian refineries and warehouses, while Moscow continues to launch ballistic missiles at Ukrainian cities, escalating the battle of attrition.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia, killing six. The report also details Russian raids on Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk, resulting in nine deaths and 20 injuries, alongside Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
Ukraine's 40-day campaign has reportedly reduced production at Russian refineries by a third through continued attacks, but Ukraine has also lost a port, with the conflict described as entering a phase of 'civilization destruction'.
Ukrainian drones have launched attacks deep into Russian territory, striking the Afipsky Oil Refinery and a Gazprom petrochemical complex in Bashkortostan, causing fires and significant damage to key energy infrastructure.
President Trump's performance at the NATO summit in Ankara left allies united on paper but uncertain in practice, marked by a series of gaffes and a surprise shift on Ukraine. He also unexpectedly switched back to an older Air Force One after safety questions about a new Qatari jet.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on a Russian oil depot and two refineries located 1,500 km from the front lines. He also announced Ukraine's intention to conduct preventive attacks on facilities Russia uses in the war.
Igor Sechin, head of Rosneft, has reportedly written to Vladimir Putin proposing measures to stabilize Russia's fuel market. His proposals aim to address an "unprecedented amount of damage" to Russian refineries and curb traders.
Ukraine continues to strike Russian refineries and supply routes, putting increasing pressure on Russia's energy industry through long- and middle-range attacks, bringing the country closer to a potential energy crisis.
Russia continues to ship oil at a near-record pace, even as Ukraine intensifies its attacks on Russian refineries, highlighting the resilience of its energy export operations.
Europe is reacting to the risks posed by Russian oil to maritime security and the environment, as Ukraine targets Russian refineries and the EU tightens its grip on oil tankers.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Russian targets, including a drone attack that partially shut down a major oil refinery and a deadly assault on the FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson. These attacks reportedly resulted in significant casualties among Russian forces and infrastructure damage.
Kyiv has intensified drone attacks on Russian refineries since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, which is reportedly reviving Russia's war economy, partly due to eased US sanctions.
Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says The Straits Times
Russia launched a large-scale combined air attack with rockets and drones on critical energy infrastructure across 11 Ukrainian oblasts on the night of March 23-24, killing at least four people and injuring 16, while Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted Russian refineries.
Gas stations in Moscow have reimposed limits on fuel sales, with long queues forming as a 'second wave' of shortages hits Russia. The scarcity is linked to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries.
Russia's Defense Ministry threatened to 'freeze' Ukraine during winter, posting an image of a drone with the caption 'Like snow on your head.' Kyiv responded by stating they would 'warm themselves with fires from Russian refineries.'
The situation in the Persian Gulf and recent attacks on Russian refineries are identified as the primary factors influencing current fuel prices. An expert on TVN24 explained what could help stabilize the market.
Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly attacked Wildberries warehouses and energy complex targets in Russia overnight, hitting the 'NS-Oil' refinery in Novospasskoe, Ulyanovsk region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to establish a new command specifically for long-range attacks deep within Russian territory. This move aims to intensify pressure on Russia following recent Ukrainian strikes that have impacted Russian oil production.
Russia has implemented a ban on diesel exports, citing domestic fuel shortages exacerbated by recent Ukrainian strikes on its refineries. This move aims to stabilize the internal market but is expected to impact global fuel prices.
An analysis examines whether Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russian oil refineries is effective, concluding that fuel shortages are unlikely to compel President Putin to make concessions for peace.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries, ports, depots, and pipelines over the past three months have led to gasoline shortages and rising discontent in Russia.
Analyst Alexander Duleba suggests that Ukraine's technological superiority in AI and drones, coupled with attacks on Russian refineries, is pushing Russia towards a deep economic crisis, implying Ukraine only needs to wait.
Long queues for fuel have appeared on the Moscow-St. Petersburg highway, with people waiting for hours. This development follows Ukraine's drone war against Russian refineries, impacting gasoline availability.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted refineries in Tatarstan and a petrochemical plant in Samara on Russia Day, with monitoring channels reporting hits on Russia’s largest producer of synthetic rubber and plastics, and the Taneco oil refinery.
A new analysis indicates that Ukraine's long-range strikes are reaching twice as deep into Russia, hitting targets like Bryansk, Moscow, and Perm, while Russian refineries continue to recover from attacks.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia's Tuapse port, resulting in a significant fire. This incident is part of Ukraine's continued strategy to strike Russian refineries and infrastructure.
Drone attacks have reportedly struck fuel reservoirs at Russia's Primorsk and NORSI refineries, causing fires. Primorsk is identified as one of the country's largest export gateways, capable of handling a significant volume of oil.
Russia has issued a threat to Britain, stating that the UK will be held accountable for the use of UK-made drones in attacks on Russian refineries. Moscow warned of consequences if London continues to supply drones to Kyiv.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and Black Sea grain terminals have led to a significant reduction in Russia's seaborne oil product exports and the halting of operations at multiple grain terminals. These actions have also impacted Ukrainian grain exports, which have seen a 75% drop.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on two oil refineries located deep within Russian territory, causing significant damage and fires. This action marks a continued effort by Ukraine to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Russia has made an unusual request to India for additional fuel supplies. This request comes as Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries have impacted the country's domestic fuel production.
Ukrainian drones launched multiple attacks on Russian oil depots in the Stavropol and Tver regions, causing fires, and struck two Russian tankers in the Azov Sea. These strikes are part of Ukraine's self-defense efforts targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has again failed to shoot down Russian missiles in what marks the third attack within a week, as Kyiv simultaneously targets Russian refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan, and President Zelensky calls for more air defenses at the NATO summit.
Ukraine has targeted Russian refineries in a new wave of drone strikes, continuing its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone offensive targeting Russian refineries and Crimea, with over 800,000 drone attacks against Russian targets in 2026. Putin claims these attacks are an attempt to divert attention from the front lines.
Following Ukrainian attacks, Russian-held Crimea has halted civilian gasoline sales and restricted fuel to government agencies. Ukrainian officials and commanders suggest that the situation in Crimea could be a turning point in the conflict.
Ukrainian drones are increasingly targeting Russian refineries, chemical factories, and arms plants, causing significant concern among Russian forces.
Ukraine is reportedly deploying new low-cost 'Flamingo' missiles, developed by a startup, which have a range of 3,000 kilometers and are being used to target Russian refineries and military bases.
Russia and Belarus are conducting nuclear weapon exercises, escalating the war in Ukraine, while the UN warns of record civilian casualties. Ukraine has responded by targeting Russian refineries with drones.
Russia conducted a wave of deadly missile and air strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing dozens and injuring many. These attacks occurred shortly before a potential ceasefire, drawing strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Ukraine launched strikes on multiple Russian oil industry facilities, including refineries, an oil depot, and a Baltic Sea port, while also hitting a meat processing plant in the Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, heavy combat engagements continued, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, and Russia conducted a missile strike on central Kharkiv.
EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.