Russia’s “falling debris” routine continues as Ukrainian drone hits Tuapse oil terminal for 5th time this spring
The Krasnodar Krai operational HQ described the damage as caused by "falling drone debris."
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Ukraine did math on Tuapse — and Russian reaction tells rest
Ukraine's drones hit Tuapse four times in a single month. Each strike deepening the wound on Russia's only Black Sea oil refinery.
Russia claims record drone intercepts as Rosneft refineries emerge as likely target
Drones reached as far as Ufa, Tatarstan and the Moscow region overnight on 21 March, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence, which claimed 283 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted
China’s Yulong refinery lifts Russian crude imports to 400,000 barrels a day after EU, UK sanctions
China’s newest refinery is legally buying record Russian crude because US and European sanctions don’t align.
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 gas stations are shutting down across 10 regions—but Moscow blames vacation season, not Ukrainian drones
Russian officials deflect from strike campaign impact as fuel union reveals weeks-long delivery failures, ISW says.
Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia’s oil capacity — and that’s just this month, Reuters says
Moscow’s energy security unravels as Ukraine escalates long-range attacks on its most vulnerable assets.
Ukraine targets Russian explosives-making Azot plant. Fuel site strikes continue with fire at bitumen plant (video)
The Azot was last targeted two weeks ago. Attacks on Russian fuel facilities resumed two days ago.
Ukrainian Army confirms successful attacks on two Russian pumping stations, refinery
The strikes are part of a strategic campaign to hamper Russia's ability to transport fuel to frontline units.
Forbes: Ukraine hits oil plant, crippling 5% of Russia’s refining capacity
Ukrainian drones hit Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery 800 km inside Russia, showcasing expanded strike capabilities and threatening Moscow's crucial energy infrastructure.
Reuters: Russia restoring oil refining capacity idled by Ukrainian drones
Russia has swiftly repaired critical oil refineries targeted by Ukrainian drones, reducing idled capacity to about 10% from nearly 14% at the end of March, according to Reuters calculations.