Ukraine Intensifies Strikes on Russian Oil Infrastructure After Iran Attack
Key Takeaways
- Ukraine intensified drone and missile strikes on Russian oil facilities, including terminals and refineries.
- Targets extended to Baltic Saint Petersburg region and Rostov oil infrastructure, triggering fires.
- Officials say partners urged restraint amid global energy concerns.
Ukraine Bombs Baltic Oil Ports
Ukraine has repeatedly struck key Russian oil export infrastructure near the Baltic Sea.
“In Ourioupinsk (Volgograd region), residents reported explosions and an attack on the local oil facility”
Primorsk handles 22% of Russia's total oil exports; Ust-Luga 20%.
Recent data showed no ships loaded with oil in any Baltic ports for two consecutive days.
Zelenskyy Signals De-Escalation
Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine is receiving requests to scale back strikes.
He emphasized the retaliatory nature of the operations.
He proposed a mutual de-escalation of power and energy network strikes.
UK Weapon Strikes Knock Out Russia's Largest Refinery
Storm Shadow missiles struck Russia's largest refinery at Novoshakhtinsk.
Novoshakhtinsk is directly involved in supplying the Russian Armed Forces with fuel.
Strikes at Temryuk port and Orenburg caused massive fires.
Russian Retaliation Near Odesa Kills Civilians
Russian forces struck Odesa approximately two hours after Zelenskyy's address.
The strike on Odesa's Central Railway Station killed at least 11 people.
Russia's defense ministry claimed the station was a military transport hub.
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