A mystery drone blew up in Kazakhstan — it might’ve been Ukrainian and headed for Russia’s gas hub
The border district sits next to Orenburg Oblast, where Ukrainian drones struck Gazprom’s facility just days earlier.
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine never used US long‑range missiles to strike deep inside Russia
Speaking at the EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy rejected a WSJ report claiming the US lifted limits on Kyiv’s missile use against Russia.
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian oil refinery near Moscow for sixth time this year (video)
The Ryazan facility processes 12-13 million tons annually and supplies fuel to Russia's capital region.
Russia’s Novokuibyshevsk refinery shuts down again after recent back-to-back drone attacks
Reuters reports the second shutdown in a month at the Rosneft-controlled plant. Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian fuel facilities in recent months.
From civilian aircraft to strategic weapon: Ukraine’s long-range bomber UAV
The Ukrainian forces have revealed a secret tool in their deep strike arsenal. It’s an unassuming single-seater plane…
ISW: Ukraine’s October strike left Feodosiia oil terminal crippled — Russia may never repair it
Satellite imagery shows wrecked fuel tanks at the Feodosiia depot in occupied Crimea, following sustained Ukrainian attacks that leave Russia’s repair options in doubt.
“Bringing Russia back to reality”: Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries almost every day – Zelenskyy
Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike program with US-made weapons and new defense agreements in Europe, Zelenskyy said in his 19 October address.
Ukrainian drones ignite one of Russia’s largest gas plants 1,200+ km from front lines — Orenburg facility burns overnight (video)
Locals posted red‑sky photos. Later footage confirmed explosions and fires at Gazprom’s flagship facility after a night‑time strike.
Ukrainian drones spark massive fire at Rosneft’s major oil refinery in Samara’s Novokuybyshevsk (video)
Explosions rocked the Samara Oblast oil facility in the early hours as Ukrainian drones pierced Russian defenses.
Massive fire engulfs ATAN oil depot in occupied Crimea after night attack, power substations also hit
After a Ukrainian air attack, a powerful fire broke out at a Russian-controlled oil depot in Hvardiiske, central…
Two refineries, one night: Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities in Saratov and Nizhny Novgorod oblasts
Ukraine continues its deep‑strike campaign, using drones to hit Russia’s key oil processing facilities and disrupt its war logistics.
Drone strike hits Russian power substation — blackout follows in parts of Volgograd Oblast
Just like before, officials claim it was “falling debris” that left towns without electricity.
Analysis of two months of deep strikes explains what Ukraine really targets at Russian oil refineries
The study reveals a deliberate focus on refinery processing units, whose loss cripples output far more than visible explosions do.
Russian seaborne fuel exports drop 17% after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries triggered a sharp decline in Moscow's fuel production capacity throughout 2025, forcing unplanned shutdowns at facilities processing millions of tons of oil annually.
Global energy watchdog: Russian refineries won’t recover before mid‑2026 after Ukraine’s strikes
Of course, the assessment does not account for the impact of future attacks in the ongoing deep-strike campaign.
Over 700 km from Ukraine, drones strike Russian substation feeding Gazprom and railway
NASA FIRMS data showed a fire in the Lesogorsk area hours after explosions were reported on Telegram. Ukrainian UAVs reportedly disabled two transformers.
FT: American intelligence helped Ukraine attack over a dozen key Russian oil refineries since midsummer
The support allegedly allowed Ukrainian drones to bypass Russian air defenses and damage more than 1mn barrels of daily refining capacity.
Explosions rock Smolensk aviation plant that builds Kh‑59 missiles — videos show smoke rising near the site
Last night, locals captured a smoke plume rising near the Kh‑59-producing plant just after air defense fire was seen.
ISW: Putin admits Ukraine is striking refineries but claims it “won’t help”
Gasoline shortages and surging prices hit Russia as Ukrainian attacks target vital oil infrastructure across vast distances.
Ukraine hits Lukoil gas processing plant and oil facility deep inside Russia
Satellite data and footage confirm damage to fuel infrastructure in Volgograd Oblast after overnight drone barrage.