Escalation in Drone Attacks on Russian Energy Infrastructure as Ukraine Strikes Intensify
In a series of coordinated drone strikes, Ukraine has intensified its assaults on Russian energy facilities, causing significant fires and disruptions in fuel supplies. Notable incidents include a Ukrainian drone hitting the Novatek fuel terminal at Ust-Luga, which sparked a massive fire, and continued attacks on oil refineries across multiple regions in Russia, including the Syzran and Volgograd facilities. As a result of these strikes, Russian petrol prices are surging, leading to fuel shortages and increased chaos within the country’s refining sector. Reports indicate that several refineries have been set ablaze for days, complicating efforts to stabilize the fuel supply. The ongoing situation is raising concerns about a potential fuel crisis in Russia, which is facing mounting difficulties as it grapples with the ramifications of these attacks on its energy lifelines.
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