Ukrainian drone strikes

Trump again claims Ukraine responsible for rising diesel prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim about Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries being a key driver of spiking fuel prices.

5 October, 07:57 PM

Up to $200 million worth of oil destroyed at Samara depot

Damage from Ukrainian drone strikes on the Samara crude oil depot could total about $200 million, accounting for the discount on Urals crude, according to an OSINT analysis published by Supernova+ via Telegram on Oct. 2.

3 October, 02:21 AM

Ukrainian forces hit Russian refineries and targets in the Black Sea — Zelesnkyy

Ukrainian forces struck oil refineries in Russia’s Samara and Volgograd oblasts and carried out additional operations in the Black Sea and five other regions across Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a statement on October 2.

2 October, 02:07 PM

Moscow extends ban on diesel exports for fuel producers until end of October

Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports for fuel producers until the end of October, Reuters reported on September 30.

30 September, 11:29 AM

Putin restricts access to data on Russian oil refineries

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signed a decree restricting access to and banning the dissemination of information about Russian oil refinery operations and energy exports, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Sept. 28.

29 September, 12:37 AM

Drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot in Krasnodar Krai

A drone attack overnight ignited a fire at the Edelweiss-95 oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on September 28, according to independent monitoring channels.

28 September, 08:39 AM

Putin accuses Ukraine of sabotaging peace talks

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia was allegedly prepared to resume negotiations with Kyiv after State Duma elections, until Ukraine derailed the process by attacking Moscow.

26 September, 04:23 PM

Drone strikes shut down Perm oil refinery

The Perm refinery, Russia’s seventh-largest by oil-processing volume, halted operations after the most recent attack by Ukrainian drones, Reuters reported on Sept. 25, citing two industry sources.

26 September, 12:08 AM

Two Russian refineries stopped after Ukrainian drone strikes

Oil refineries in Russia’s Syzran and Saratov halted operations after recent Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters reported on Sept. 16, citing three industry sources.

17 September, 03:26 AM

Wildberries invests in anti-drone netting after Ukrainian attacks

Ukrainian drone attacks have prompted Russian online retailer Wildberries to urgently purchase protective equipment for its warehouses, Russian outlet The Bell reported on Sept. 14.

15 September, 12:32 AM

Ukraine strikes could leave Russia with 30% less refining capacity for 18 months, IEA says

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its baseline forecast for Russian oil refining over the next 18 months to approximately 4 million barrels per day, or 30% below pre-invasion levels in 2022, Bloomberg wrote on Sept. 11, citing the agency’s monthly oil market report.

11 September, 07:54 PM

Russians rushing to insure homes against drone strikes

Demand for home insurance and blast-resistant window film is one the rise in Russia, Reuters reported on Sept. 10.

11 September, 02:57 AM

Attack on Yamal threatens Russia’s gas revenues

The recent Ukrainian drone strike targeting Russian natural gas plants near the Arctic Circle “revealed new risks” for the Kremlin and global energy markets, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 10.

10 September, 11:46 PM

Sochi airport limits aircraft refueling after drone attack

Aircraft refueling at Sochi International Airport in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai has been temporarily restricted following a Ukrainian drone attack on a local oil depot, Russian propaganda outlet Verstka reported on Sept. 4.

5 September, 02:15 AM

Drones strike Russian resort city of Sochi, targeting local oil depot and air defenses

An overnight drone strike targeted the Russian resort city of Sochi on September 4, igniting fires at a local oil depot and an area housing a Russian air defense unit, according to local monitoring channels.

4 September, 08:49 AM

Bessent blames U.S. gas prices on Ukraine

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up global energy prices, eventually reflecting on the cost of U.S. gasoline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 07:58 PM

Zelenskyy's airspace warning signals Operation M&M's launch

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that Russian airspace is "becoming dangerous" for airlines signals the launch of Operation M&M's, The Atlantic journalist Simon Shuster, who first reported on Ukraine's plans for the operation in August, said on X on Sept. 2.

2 September, 04:27 PM

Kremlin shows panic over Ukraine’s plan to close Russian airspace – Kovalenko

Vladimir Putin’s characterization of Zelenskyy’s recent announcement to close Russian airspace as “state terrorism” reveals the Kremlin's growing fear of the new campaign, Ukraine’s chief disinformation watchdog Andriy Kovalenko stated on September 2.

2 September, 11:00 AM

Rosneft, Russia’s top oil producer, suffers profit decline in first half of year

Russia's largest state-controlled oil company, Rosneft, which accounts for roughly half of the country's total crude output, saw its first-half net profit fall, The Moscow Times reported on August 31.

1 September, 01:21 PM

U.S. asked Ukraine to limit Russia strikes as CIA chief visits Moscow

The United States has asked Ukraine to refrain from attacking Moscow in recent days, Axios reported on Aug. 25, citing a source familiar with the situation.

25 August, 07:58 PM

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