Ukraine Has Developed 15 Kinds Of Long-Range Strike Drone—And Has Sortied Them Against Russia's Oil Industry
Ukrainian drones target Russian oil facilities, impacting gas prices and refining capacity.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Ukrainian drones launched an attack on an oil refinery in Samara, Russia, which is more than 500 miles away from the frontline in Eastern Ukraine. This is part of a series of drone raids by Ukraine targeting Russian oil facilities, leading to a reduction in Russia’s refinery capacity by 12%, impacting gas prices and prompting Moscow to halt gasoline exports. While these strikes are causing logistical challenges, they are not expected to significantly affect overall refining volumes. The attacks are seen as a strategy to weaken Russia financially and militarily. The raids have forced Moscow to reconsider its air-defense strategy, potentially leaving other key installations vulnerable. A recent missile raid by Ukraine on the Russian Black Sea Fleet further highlights Russia’s dilemma in choosing between protecting refineries or frontline forces.