Ukraine has dramatically escalated its campaign of long-range drone and missile strikes targeting Russia's oil refineries, fuel pipelines, and power plants, including key facilities near Moscow and in occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian officials claim over 160 Russian energy sites have been hit in 2025 alone, reducing Russia's oil refining capacity by up to 20% and disrupting military logistics. These attacks are part of a broader strategy to undermine Russia's war effort by targeting the energy sector that funds its military operations. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has vowed to intensify these 'kinetic sanctions,' while Russia faces mounting challenges to maintain fuel supplies for its forces.
The strikes have caused significant damage, forced refinery shutdowns, and contributed to rising fuel prices in Russia.
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