Ukraine Executes Massive Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Across Seven Regions

Ukraine has intensified its campaign targeting key Russian energy infrastructure, including major oil refineries and fuel supply facilities, using naval and aerial drones. Notably, the Salavat refinery, a crucial site in Russia's oil industry, has been struck multiple times, causing significant fires and explosions that disrupted fuel availability and led to petrol shortages in regions like Moscow and Belgorod. Additional attacks hit the Kirishi refinery near St. Petersburg and industrial sites in the Perm region, demonstrating Ukraine's capability to strike deep into Russian territory. These strikes have compounded Russia's economic challenges, forcing Moscow to ban fuel exports to curb domestic unrest despite losing vital revenue. Russia's defense forces claim to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones, preventing further damage in areas such as Volgograd. Overall, Ukraine’s focused targeting of Russia’s oil and fuel infrastructure aims to weaken the Kremlin's military and economic strength by exploiting a critical vulnerability in its energy sector.