Ukrainian drones penetrated deep into Russian territory, and explosions lit up the skies over Moscow and several key cities.
However, this played into Ukraine’s strategy, as the large-scale redeployments left several key targets vulnerable.
Russian reports state that over 337 Ukrainian drones struck Moscow, Kursk, Belgorod, Oryol, Lipetsk, Bryansk, and Ryazan in the largest drone strike to date.
Strikes hit oil refineries in the Moscow area, including the city’s largest refinery, which supplies up to 50% of its diesel and gasoline consumption.
Additionally, a control station for the Druzhba pipeline in Oryol was hit, halting Russian oil exports to Central Europe, particularly Hungary.
The Druzhba pipeline—one of the world’s largest, with a capacity of 2 million barrels per day—is a critical conduit for Russian oil exports to Central European refineries.
Overall, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure are escalating. »
