Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Yaroslavl
The Kyiv Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones targeted the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, a major Russian facility producing over 15 million tons annually, located about 700 km from Ukraine's border.
- Russian forces reportedly shot down 155 Ukrainian drones across 16 regions, including Crimea and Moscow, though Russia did not confirm if any drones hit their targets.
- Ukraine continues to strike deep into Russian territory, focusing on oil facilities considered valid military targets due to their role in funding Russia's war efforts.
- Recent drone attacks have also hit oil terminals in Ust-Luga and Primorsk, and the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast, marking consecutive nights of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
- Global oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, while Russian oil remains under sanctions and price caps imposed by Ukraine's allies.
